General News
Denise Tan
Mathematics - Cranbourne Campus
S.I.S BOOK IN A DAY PRESENTATION
Our Book In A Day team were thrilled to come second in the competition for a 5000 word story which they wrote in one day. The team was awarded a certificate and $200 from Campion Books to spend on books for the library. A special mention was made of our story’s illustrations which were done by Naomi Mu in Year 7. Each of our team wrote a chapter and then edited another team member’s work. The story, Ottawa is Caged, which could be classified as a dystopian thriller, turned out really well. It was lovely to host the other schools for the presentation in our school library. Congratulations to the Book In A Day team, you all worked brilliantly together. I think it was hard, but enjoyable work.
SIS Book In A Day Team: Naomi Mu, Bianca Mercado, Ruhani Kaushal, Matthew Sinclair, Fiona Dubey, Michelle Nguyen, Charli Williams, Kelly Montebello.
Kathleen McCormick
Teacher - Cranbourne Campus
NCSS Summer School (NCSS)
Dates: 4th-13th January 2023
The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten-day summer school bringing together talented young people from around Australia. Teachers are very welcome to attend, and work alongside students in groups for the duration of the summer school. NCSS has been offered in various formats since 1996 (formerly at the University of Sydney), and in 2023, we will be running concurrently at the University of Melbourne and at our new Sydney home, UNSW. All NCSS students and teachers reside on campus at a residential college, with NCSS tutors and staff providing pastoral care for the duration of the summer school. Eligibility for students - no prior knowledge of computing is assumed. Selection of students will be based on academic performance, particularly in the subjects of mathematics and science, and demonstrated interest in computing. Personal qualities, such as community service, and social and teamwork skills will also be taken into consideration. There are separate applications for students and teachers, both can be accessed via our website, grokacademy.org/ncss-apply. Applications for students close on 14th October 2022. Cost NCSS is subsidised by our sponsors, allowing us to make the cost per student/teacher $500* in 2023 (not including travel).*Financial assistance is available if needed, please enquire on application.
Cameron Ross
ICT Coach - Cross Campus
VCE Digital Technologies Teacher
"From the College Archives"
The Clancy building was opened on June 21st, 2000, by Bishop Coffey. It then contained five academic classrooms. At that time, the college’s first Special Program’s Department was housed in a small room adjacent to the main corridor of the building. When the Special Program’s personnel relocated to the Terry Feely Learning Centre, the room was renovated and became a sixth classroom.
The building was named in honour of Mr. John Clancy, the first chairperson of the St. Peter’s College Board of Management. He became the chairperson of the in 1994 and continued in this role until 1999. As a result, he was instrumental, along with other members of the board and college administration, in facilitating the early growth of St. Peter’s College.
John Clancy was also an active member of St. Agatha’s Pariah and the local Cranbourne community. As an interesting sidelight, his daughter, the then Emma Clancy, was a student leader of the St. Francis Xavier College, Cranbourne Campus. She took a prominent role in the official opening ceremony. She then went on to complete her studies at St. Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield. Later. Ms. Clancy returned to St. Peter’s College as a teacher of Dramatic Arts and associated subjects. She was also active in several college productions, especially For Art’s Sake, the college production of 2000.
The contribution of John Clancy, and his family, to the St. Peter’s College community is remembered by the naming of the Clancy building which has been the gathering space for Marian House since 2015.
Greg Nelson
College Archivist
St. Peter’s College Parents & Friends
The Executive may be contacted through the College:
President: Ms Naomi Bartlett (College Advisory Board Representative)
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: Mrs Marzena Mansilla
P&F Committee Representative on College Advisory Committee: Ms Naomi Bartlett
To Contact St. Peters College Parents & Friends Executive:
Entertainment Fundraising:
Each year St. Peter’s College P&F with staff and students raise vital funds for our sister school Bishop Epalle Catholic College in the Solomon Islands.
This year we are kicking off our campaign with 20% of each sale of the ‘Entertainment’ membership to go towards their computer lab requirements, with the aim of further linking their Senior students with our St. Peter’s College Senior students and teachers.
And there is something in it for you too. With your membership you can save well over the cost of your membership in discounts on holiday activities, dining, travel, shopping and much much more.
The Entertainment Book is a local, national and international restaurant and activity guide which provides hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the finest restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities, retailers and hotel accommodation.
Membership gives you exclusive offers that are virtually restriction free, offers to enjoy all year long.
The Entertainment Digital Membership puts the value of the Entertainment Book into your Apple or Android smartphone. With ‘near me’ technology and the ability to show and save using your phone, this is perfect for the person on-the-go, with no Card or Voucher to present.
By clicking on the link below you will ensure that the fundraising dollars from each membership purchased comes to St. Peter’s College Fundraising initiatives.
CASUAL POSITION AVAILABLE – ST. PETER’S UNIFORM SHOP
If interested in a casual position in our School Uniform Shop :
Please pop into shop or send us an email so we can arrange an interview
Tuesday 1pm to 5pm or Thursday 8am to 12 noon
Email: uniformshop@stpeters.vic.edu.au
Perm-a-pleat Head Office makes the final decision but has asked that we collect the following details:-
If you have a resume please bring with you.
Name:
Contact phone No.:
Email address:
Working with children check (can be arranged if taking position):
Current Vaccination certificate –( if any):
Experience : on computer – MYOB - (training available)
or Retail experience - (if any)