The St Peters community works hard to be an inclusive and welcoming community, a place where people from different backgrounds can learn and work together, get to know each other and so overcome prejudices and stereotypes. College Senior Pastor, Thomas Böhmert, reflects on how we can move forward with our families in the shadow of the Christchurch tragedy.

The successful Adopt-a-Boarder Program has begun with over 60 St Peters staff and teachers being involved and adopting boarders.

William Farmer, Managing Director, Dale Carnegie Australia, writes about the advantages for teenagers in learning communication methods to connect with others.

At St Peters we provide goals for children to enhance their lives—whether it’s physical, spiritual or mental—we ensure a holistic approach through the programs we offer. One such program is the acclaimed Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Australia (DoE).

The term XR means ‘extend reality into the digital realm’ and covers five next-generation storytelling technologies including Virtual Reality (VR). The use of VR being used in the classroom at St Peters is just beginning this year. Read how it has the potential to create an alternative learning experience for teachers and students.

At St Peters we strongly believe in learning experiences for our school community, encouraging all to participate in the opportunities we host throughout the year. The St Peters Soloists String Orchestra embarked on an international music tour of epic proportions, visiting six countries in 20 days. Heather, our St Peters Year 12 student, talks about the remarkable benefits while travelling with her peers.

Building a greenhouse... Breathtaking architecture... Caring for others... Read about this extraordinary trip of a lifetime as Ella, our Year 12 Captain, describes the experience of travelling to Cambodia and Vietnam with her peers.

The holidays are a great way to prepare for the positive challenges of the year. Read about how our St Peters students and staff traveled through their holidays with a snapshot of their incredible experiences.

Ironbark has long been a talking point at St Peters, but did you know that it isn't just for current Year 9 students? Read on to find out how you can visit and experience the joys of Ironbark!

The St Peters Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) encourages the development of gross motor skills. It is designed specifically for our Prep to Year 3 students and contains a heap of great initiatives, one being Bike On Day, in Year 2.

In 2018, learning has extended beyond the classroom for both our students and our teachers. This is very exciting as it foreshadows the great things to come in the new year in terms of technology and innovation.

Have you ever wondered what goes on at St Peters over the school holidays? You’d be mistaken if you thought the College became a ghost town—aside from the lack of students, boarders and teachers being physically present on campus, it’s still a hive of activity!

St Peters has become well known for its ability to embrace world class digital learning opportunities across both the Indooroopilly and Springfield campuses. True to the College motto of Plus Ultra, however, being well known isn’t where it stops. Throughout the year, our teachers and support staff have been pushing Ever Higher in their efforts to promote digital learning.

On Monday 29 October, five Year 11 St Peters students attended the Wesley Healthcare Careers Day. Accompanied by the College Careers Counsellor, Jacquelene Estevao, the students joined a host of other schools to experience a day in the life of a healthcare worker at The Wesley Hospital. Here, they share their reflections.

In 2018, the Primary English Teachers Association Australia (PETAA) introduced a grant called ‘Writing the Future’. The initiative was designed to challenge participating schools to develop a unit that would help to teach the art and craft of writing. It was a challenge that St Peters was eager to accept...

Work experience programs are extremely valuable for students as they begin to choose their future direction. Earlier this year, two Year 12 students took part in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH’s) work experience program and, in this blog, they share how it all went.

In 2017, P-2 Year Level Coordinator, Kelly McBurnie delivered a presentation on Prep Readiness at the Mater Hospital Symposium. Her presentation focused on how parents can determine if their child is ready for Prep. Read on to find out more.

Last week we starting looking in to how our St Peters libraries have been adapting to the changes presented by emerging technologies. The discussion continues in this second and final post.

The world is becoming more technology-focused, there's no doubt about that, but have you ever stopped to wonder what our libraries are doing to keep up? We caught up with St Peters' Langer Librarian to find out.

The bond between boarders, they say, is one that can't be broken. Read on as Coordinator of Girls Boarding, Kim Holman, explains why.