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YEAR 6 GRADUATE
Year Six spent a wonderful evening last night celebrating their journey through St Peter’s Primary School.
The students and staff were joined by families at the end of the evening to acknowledge the wonderful journey and even more wonderful character of the Year 6 students that now move on to high school.
The Graduation also paid tribute to those families leaving St Peter’s, to the wonderful teaching and support team and to all families who continued to provide love and care without condition, especially in this year of particular challenge.
It was estimated that the families gathered at the end of the evening as a collective, had over 1000 years invested in St Peter’s Primary School, taking into account current and past siblings.
In recognising this investment, Mr Leary congratulated and thanked families for their continued outstanding support and dedication to their children and to the school.

















SPECIAL THANKS TO
- Kate Perkins and Peta Clancy for their time and creativity in setting up a wonderful atmosphere within the hall where Graduation was held.
We would also like to thank the Year 6 families
for their beautiful gift of a
CHILLED WATER FOUNTAIN...
which our community will certainly appreciate
particularly through the months of summer
- The Year 6 teaching team for the very engaging and caring nurturing of our Year 6 students’ life and learning throughout 2020. Miss Natalie McKenzie, Mrs Amanda Mowle, Mr Evan Murtagh, Mrs Alice McGrath, Mrs Rebecca Cameron, Mrs Jaci Zimmermann, Ms Leisa Nardella and Mrs Sonya Coubrough have provided a very sensitive, inclusive and innovative environment for our young people to explore learning, relationships and life throughout this year.
- St Peter’s staff who continuously provide a vigorous collective support for our young people which projects great potential for their future success in learning and life.
COHORT LEAVES, INCUMBENTS ENTER
Last Friday we had the great pleasure of welcoming Kindergarten 2021 to St Peter’s.
These little people will go through last night‘s graduation celebration in 2027. Our new little people had a cracking start last Friday. Children arrived in 2 different groups and spent over one hour familiarising themselves with their spaces, the teaching team and very importantly, the peers with which they will share the next seven years.
Thanks to Mrs Tink, Mrs Kipreotis, Mrs Doyle, Mrs Bennie and Mrs Bailey for their care and attention to detail in providing a wonderful first experience for our littlest people.
I would also like to thank Mrs Cameron, Mrs Robb, parents – Mrs Bec Eakin and Mr Daniel Blackman for providing information and support to our ‘21 Kindergarten families.

















































































THANK YOU AND HAVE A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
I would like to pass on the leadership teams’ warmest regards and best wishes to all families and staff for a most enjoyable Christmas and New Year.
Through the challenge of 2020, our community and the wider community has learnt some very valuable lessons and we look forward to embracing this learning with the wonderful good character of people into the future.
God bless.
MISSION
Holiday Blessings
Wishing all of our St Peter’s community a safe and blessed holiday period. May the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you as you celebrate, reflect and rest with your families.
4th Week of Advent begins next Sunday
During the fourth week of Advent, we focus on Mary’s open heart as she prepares to receive the gift of Emmanuel ~ God-with-us. As we light the fourth candle, we reflect on our faith in God’s redeeming love. We remember that God’s promised Messiah is coming, bringing peace to all His people.
Geoff Leary Principal |
Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
I ask and encourage you to take just 4 minutes of your time and watch the attached video.
As our Advent journey and Christmas preparations continue, let this remind all of us that God has shared the gift of his Son with us and that the very word Christmas comes from the old english phrase 'Christe Masse’ which literally means 'the Mass of Christ'. Therefore, Christmas, while being a very special time, is nothing without ‘Christ’.
I urge you to watch this ‘share the gift' video and remind others of the real reason for Christmas.
Father Paul Gooley
On Tuesday Mr Leary and Ms Robson held a formal ceremony in the MacKillop Chapel to announce our Year 6 Leaders for 2021.
School Captains | Jack Robb and Marley Thick |
Vice Captains | Jesse Taylor and Philippa Eakin |
Flynn Captains | Patrick Green and Allie Donohoe |
Shelly Captains | Noah Pociask and Claire Morris |
Lighthouse Captains | Charlie Cameron and Imogen Thompson |
Student Representative Councillors | Luke Westman, Peter Duffy, Rhys Evans, Charley McGuigan, Eli Hudson, Samantha Carr and Anna Harmer |












2021 MAI and Childminding Booking Codes
Maths Assessment Interviews
Thurs 28th Jan 2021 Years 1 to 6 - Maths Fri 29th Jan 2021 Assessment Interviews (MAI) Visit the link below and use the following codes for your child's MAI, childminding and/or Best start (Kinder 2021 only)!
To make your booking please visit
CARE : Please use the correct booking code MAI - Years 1 to 6 2021Thursday 28th January and Friday 29th January 2021 children in Years 1 to 6 2021 will be required to attend a Maths Assessment Interview with their 2021 teacher. BOOKING CODE : 9b6b9 Bookings close 19th January 2021 MAI booking information has been sent home to all families today (Friday 11th December) attached to your child's report. CHILDMINDING - Years 1 to 6 2021 Thursday 28th January and Friday 29th January 2021 Childminding is offered to parents unable to organise alternative arrangements for these days. BOOKING CODE : ft4kw Bookings close 19th January 2021 Best Start and MAI - Kinder 2021Thursday 28th January to Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Children commencing Kindergarten in 2021 are required to book an interview with a kinder teacher. BOOKING CODE : 9h39r Bookings close 19th January 2021 |
Important Dates...
Staff Return | Wed 27th January |
Years 1 to 6 - MAI | Thurs 28th January to Fri 29th January |
Kinder 2021 - Best Start and MAI | Thurs 28th January to Wed 3rd February |
Years 1 to 6 - Return for 2021 | Mon 1st February |
Kinder 2021 commence | Thurs 4th February |
Today our School Community farewelled Sammy Walters, Tarran Marr-Harris and Sonya Coubrough. We thank them for their contribution and wish them all the very best.










Year 6 Buddies Share Santa Letters With Kinder
Santa visited Kinder today and brought a letter for them to share with their Year 6 Buddy.
Year 5
Year 5 have been writing Fables as another example of a persuasive text.
They carefully chose their animal characters and a moral to write about.
They then illustrated their work and shared their stories with Year 1.
2021 Canteen RosterVolunteers Positions are filling quicklyIf your family is new to the school, or if you have not volunteered before or even if you are an 'old hand' at helping in the canteen, volunteering is a great way to connect with other parents, whilst also providing a service for our children. Assisting in the Canteen will only require 2 hours per month!! Add your name here to volunteer for 2021 in the Canteen!
Debbie Robins - Canteen Manager |
Trading Hours - Christmas Holidays
Last Day of Trading 2020 | Saturday 19th December |
January Trading - reopens | Monday 4th January |
Trading Hours Monday 4th January to Saturday 30th January | 10.00am to 5.00pm - Monday to Friday |
9.00am to 12 Noon - Saturday | |
Trading Hours from Monday 1st February | 12 Noon to 5.00pm - Monday to Friday |
9.00am to 12 Noon - Saturday |
Drawn to Art




Port Macquarie Tennis Club
Camp Dates
Mon 14th - Wed 16th December | Mon 21st - Wed 23rd December |
Mon 4th - Wed 6 January | Wed 20th - Frid 22nd January |