Co-Curricular
At St. Peter’s College, the Social Justice program, inspired by Catholic Social Teaching, empowers students to put their faith into action. Led at each campus by the Social Justice Coordinator and the student Social Justice Captain, the program features a dedicated Social Justice Group that conducts advocacy and fundraising activities year-round, supporting various charities.
This initiative has organised impactful events like Hot Sauce challenges, Winter Sleepouts, Thrift stores, and Easter Egg Hunts, benefiting charities such as Project Compassion, St. Vincent de Paul, Trinity Families, and others supported by the College. The Social Justice Group, predominantly comprising students, plans these events, fostering relationships and putting Catholic Social Teachings into practice.
St. Peter’s College exemplifies social justice by promoting awareness amongst our community. Their efforts, including involvement in Catholic Education Week and St Peter’s Day promote supporting those in need. Together, the College community responds to the call for social justice with genuine, impactful action.
St. Peter’s College provides valuable “Real Life” learning for our students through our Work Experience Program. Year 10 students are required to undertake a mandatory one-week placement with an employer related to their course and career interests, which is conducted in June each year following exam week.
Students have an opportunity to complete a second week of work experience, although this must take place during the first week of the mid-year holiday period. In certain circumstances, students may be allowed to undertake additional work experience outside of this time frame with the approval of the Deputy Principal, Head of Campus, and the student’s House Leader.
Completing the Work Experience Program offers our students the opportunity to explore potential course and career options, gaining industry insights not easily acquired through other forms of research. Work experience allows students to confirm or adjust their potential career choice and acquire valuable skills and confidence. This can also assist with future subject selections, VCE/VCE Vocational Major decisions, and a more focused educational pathway.
Our students are expected to make their own arrangements with employers, and we do not encourage parents to undertake this task on behalf of their child. Students are introduced to our Work Experience Program approximately nine months before it occurs and are strongly advised to plan ahead and make inquiries with prospective employers well in advance. Some industry placements are already filled up to twelve months in advance.
While we appreciate that students may already have part-time employment and are developing these skills, we believe students need to explore beyond these realms and into future possibilities. For this reason, students are not permitted to undertake the mandatory Work Experience placement with their current employers, as this contradicts the aims of the Work Experience Program.
To further assist our students in gaining the maximum benefit from this program, students are not allowed to undertake the mandatory Work Experience placement with parent-run businesses. The June placement is meant for students to consider their own future course and career plans. If there is a strong desire of the student and the parent to do further work experience, the College’s position is that this should be completed as an additional placement during the first week of the mid-year or other appropriate school holiday periods.
All requests for students to deviate from this policy should be made to the College Careers Advisor and will be considered in consultation with the Student Management Team.
Sport Program
At St. Peter’s College, we believe that our students benefit enormously from the interaction, competition, and exposure they gain by participating in a wide range of programs across many schools within the SIS. Students are provided with opportunities to shine, excel, and take pride in both their personal achievements and the achievements of their school.
St. Peter’s College is a fully participating member of the Southern Independent Schools Sports Association. We participate in major carnivals in Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Golf, and Lawn Bowls. In addition to these major Carnivals, our students compete in weekly competitions between the member schools according to the following 2024 schedule:
| Clyde North | Cranbourne |
| Term 1:
Senior Girls Basketball Senior Girls Soccer Senior Boys Indoor Cricket Senior Boys Soccer Intermediate Girls Volleyball Intermediate Boys Indoor Cricket Junior Boys AFL 9’s Junior Girls AFL 9’s |
Term 1:
Senior Girls Basketball Senior Boys Indoor Cricket Senior Boys Soccer Senior Girls Soccer Intermediate Girls Handball Intermediate Girls Volleyball Intermediate Boys Indoor Cricket |
| Term 2:
SIS Swimming All ages SIS Cross Country All ages Senior / Intermediate (combined) Girls Football Senior Boys Football Senior Boys Volleyball Junior Mixed Table Tennis Junior Girls Netball Junior Girls Soccer Junior Boys Volleyball Intermediate Boys Football Intermediate Girls Volleyball |
Term 2:
SIS Swimming All ages SIS Cross Country All ages Senior Girls AFL Senior Boys AFL Senior Boys Volleyball Senior Girls Volleyball Junior Girls Netball Junior Girls Soccer Junior Boys Soccer Junior Boys Volleyball Intermediate Sport until 14th June Intermediate Boys AFL Intermediate Boys Volleyball |
| Term 3:
SIS Badminton All ages SIS Lawn Bowls All ages SIS Athletics All ages Senior Girls Netball Senior Boys Basketball Intermediate Girls Netball Intermediate Girls Soccer Intermediate Boys Soccer Intermediate Boys Touch Rugby Intermediate Girls Touch Rugby |
Term 3:
SIS Badminton All ages SIS Lawn Bowls All ages SIS Athletics All ages Senior Girls Netball Senior Boys Basketball Junior Girls AFL Junior Boys AFL Intermediate Girls Netball Intermediate Girls Soccer Intermediate Boys Soccer Intermediate Boys Touch Rugby |
| Term 4:
SIS Golf All ages Junior Girls Basketball Junior Girls Volleyball Junior Boys Basketball Junior Boys Indoor Cricket Intermediate Girls Basketball Intermediate Girls Softball Intermediate Boys Basketball |
Term 4:
SIS Golf All ages Junior Girls Basketball Junior Girls Volleyball Junior Boys Basketball Junior Boys Indoor Cricket Junior Boys Touch Rugby Intermediate Girls Basketball Intermediate Boys Basketball |
Cultural Program
There is also a rich cultural program that includes competitions and events such as:
- Art, Technology & Design Exhibition
- Book in a Day
- Chess
- Debating
- Theatresports
- Public Speaking
- Teen Chef
The Southern Independent School (SIS) competition involves its twelve member schools, which are Balcombe Grammar, Bayside Christian College, St. Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, Casey Grammar, Cornish College, Flinders Christian Community College, Hillcrest Christian College, John Paul College, Nazareth College, Padua College, St. Francis Xavier College, St. John’s Regional College, St. Peter’s College, and Woodleigh School.
Inbound
St. Peter’s College welcomes students from our Japanese and New Caledonian sister schools each year. Students stay for between 1-3 weeks and are hosted by the families of St. Peter’s College students.
Outbound
- Study Tour to Japan
Students have the opportunity to visit Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Tokyo. They also attend one of our sister schools, Spporo Seishu in Hokkaido or Wako Kokusai High School in Saitama, where they are hosted by Japanese families and experience the everyday life of a Japanese High school student.
- Study Tour to New Caledonia
Students are also given the opportunity to visit our sister school College Magenra in New Caledonia. Here, students will stay with a host family and experience school and life in New Caledonia while improving their French skills.
Student Reflection: Language Exchange Program and Hosting Overseas Students
“I went to New Caledonia this year, and it was the best experience I have ever had! I would definitely recommend going on the trip with the school. Our family decided to host New Caledonians Nolan and Kelian when they came to Melbourne. I thought that it would be a great experience for them since we were already friends from my trip over there. It was a wonderful experience, and I would highly recommend hosting, as you can make new friends, and it will take you out of your comfort zone. I will definitely stay in contact with Nolan and Kelian as we grew a close bond with each other.”
The following camps and retreats are compulsory activities, all running for 3 days and 2 nights:
- Year 7 transition camp (Term 1, Week 6)
- Year 9 activity camp (Term 4, Weeks 4 & 6)
- Year 12 retreat (Term 4, Head Start)
Invitational Opportunities
Students may also be invited to apply for Invitational Camps/Trips, which include:
- Japanese Exchange
- French Exchange – New Caledonia
- Northern Territory Camp (10-day tour for Year 11 students in the mid-year holidays)
- Solomon Islands Immersion and Cultural Program
