Frequently Asked Questions

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How many students are at St Peter's?

The school roll ranges between 1000-1100 pupils

Why would I send my child to St Peter's?
  1. St Peter’s is a fully co-educational school – 50/50 boys and girls. Classes are co-ed.
  2. St Peter’s provides a holistic education in Body, Mind and Spirit, so students leave St Peter’s with an all-round education to be good citizens in society.
  3. We have some of the best teachers, equipment and facilities to aid your child’s learning.
  4. We strive to bring out the potential of every child
  5. St Peter’s campus is large with Openspaces, which has a positive impact on individual students and staff.  It is very secure being away from the city.
  6. St Peter’s is about opportunities for your child – there is a huge choice of:
    • Academic subjects – Click here
    • Sporting activities – Click here
    • Cultural activities – Click here
    • Leadership opportunities – prefects, house leaders, boarding house leaders, team leaders
    • We try to cover the needs of all children and offer several academic pathways
    • NCEA, IB (International Baccalaureate) and Cambridge Maths
    • Academies in Golf, Tennis, Equestrina and Swimming
    • St Peter’s is environmentally conscious.  We are an Enviroschool, with a silver award and are working towards our green gold award.
        • We have a large recycling programme throughout the school, with responsible disposal of rubbish.
        • We are continually replanting and developing the Kahikatea Stand and surrounding areas.

        Do you have bullying in the School?

        We aim to be a bully free school and this is constantly monitored and well-disciplined.  There are clear policies and practices in place to deal with any matters in this domain.

        What are the School Rules?

        These are given to you before you start.  They are also displayed on notice boards around the school.  There is zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol or inappropriate contact on the campus.

        How often can the Students have leave?

        Weekend leave is very flexible and students can go home after sporting and cultural commitments at weekends.

        What sort of discipline does the School have?

        The School Rules include clear guidelines on behaviour.  Clear outcomes for misbehaviour are set out, including detention, Saturday detentions, and suspension.

        What are St Peter's Mondays?

        Twice per term the students must go out of the boarding houses and this includes the Monday.  The extra day is so students who live a long way from home can travel home and back and to have time for shopping, haircuts, dentist appointments, time with family and friends.

        How often do we have Chapel?

        Chapel is central to our School life.  Students attend Chapel once per week in year levels.  Boarders attend Chapel every two weeks, on a rotational basis.

        Religious Studies is established as part of every student’s curriculum.

        Do all students go on camp?

         Y7 Currently go 5 days to TeKauri, Kawhia in Term 1. This may change to National Park 2010/2011?
         Y8 5 day camp at Taupo Christian Camp
         Y9 Orientation Week
         Y12 5 day Leadership Camp at Taupo Christian Camp week 1 of Term 4 (this may be changing to Term 1 in 2011)

        Students involved in Sports Studies, Outdoor Education and senior Physical Education programmes are also involved in camps in.

        Music camp is held annually in Term 3.

        Must my child play a musical instrument?

        Every student is expected to take part in a cultural activity which could include learning a musical instrument, being involved in the school production or Stage Challenge (either front of house or back stage), singing in the choir, chess club, bands, etc.  All students are involved in House Music and House Public speaking competitions.

        Can I bring my horse?

        Yes, we have grazing for your horse in Terms 1, 2 and 4 – no horses  are on campus during term 3.

        How many Boarders do you have?

        We have approximately 440 boarders and 620 day students.
         

        How do Students get to School?

        There are eleven day buses coming and going everyday from Hamilton, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Matamata, Putaruru and Te Awamutu.

        Buses arrive by 8:15 am each day and leave at 5 pm (Mondays to Thursdays, and at 3:35 pm Fridays)

        Do you stream any classes?

        The Year 7 and 8 classes are streamed.

        Year 9 and 10 are streamed for both English and Maths.

        The top 4 sets from Year 9 study Cambridge Mathematics.