Cranbourne Campus News
Year 12 Spirit Days
On the eve of their important practice examinations, our Year 12 students brought a little extra colour and fun to the week. On Monday, students shared a meaningful memento and began creating a baby photo wall in their Year 12 study space, providing a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far they have come.
On Tuesday, many embraced the chance to dress as their future selves, projecting forward to the people they aspire to become and the careers they hope to pursue. As I write this report on Thursday, we are eagerly anticipating the respectful and creative spirit they will bring to today's celebrations.
One of the great strengths of the culture at St Peter's is the way our Year 12 students celebrate this significant milestone with maturity and respect. As they mark the culmination of 13 years of schooling, they continue to set a positive example for the wider College community while enjoying these memorable moments together.
McGuigan Shield Speedball
This past week, the Hall has been buzzing with energy at lunchtime as the eight Houses competed fiercely in the Speedball competition, vying for valuable McGuigan House points. The event is one of those special activities that brings the community together, uniting students as both enthusiastic spectators and determined competitors. It fosters healthy competition while encouraging participation, school spirit, and pride in representing their House.
College Executive Speeches
The Hall was then transformed into a forum as our 10 College Captain candidates addressed the community ahead of the student vote. It was inspiring to hear our Year 11 students, soon to become Year 12 leaders of the College, share who they are, what they stand for, and the vision they have for our community. Across all 10 presentations, there was a strong commitment to servant leadership and a clear connection to Peter’s message of “Be Not Afraid” by stepping forward in faith and embracing the challenges of the unknown.
Student leadership continues to grow and evolve each year, and this year's leadership process attracted an outstanding number of applications for both portfolio and College Captain positions. The candidates now face the anxious wait to see whether they have secured enough community support to progress to the interview stage, where the 2027 student leadership team will ultimately be selected.
Minh, Will, and the rest of the Executive leadership team leave a strong legacy after a remarkable year of service to the College community. Through their commitment and example, they have made a meaningful contribution while continuing to grow as both individuals and leaders.
Evacuation Drill
We began the fortnight, which already feels like a long time ago, with an external review of our emergency management systems. As one of the region's designated bushfire-ready schools, our campus undergoes a rigorous annual audit to ensure our safety and emergency procedures remain effective and up to date.
I am pleased to report that both our students and staff demonstrated a high level of preparedness during the assessment. Our evacuation and lockdown procedures were praised, and the College performed very strongly overall. Impressively, all students and staff safely exited the buildings and were assembled at the evacuation point in just under six minutes. (If only that same level of efficiency could be applied to getting to class on time!)
One key area for improvement highlighted by the review is an issue we have been emphasizing for some time: students arriving late and failing to report to Student Reception to be officially signed in. In a real emergency, valuable time could be lost accounting for students who have arrived late without signing in or who have left the campus early without signing out.
Accurate roll marking and punctual attendance are essential components of keeping young people safe. We ask families to reinforce the importance of arriving at school on time, attending Tutor Group punctually, and getting to class promptly throughout the day. If a student has an unavoidable late arrival due to an appointment or other circumstance, they must report to Student Reception to receive a late pass and be correctly recorded on the attendance system.
This is about far more than administrative compliance. Accurate attendance records play a critical role in our emergency response procedures and help ensure the safety of every student in our care. By working together and paying closer attention to punctuality and attendance processes, staff, students, and families can help eliminate an entirely avoidable risk.
Jeremy Wright
Head of Cranbourne Campus