General News
VET Hospitality goes to William Angliss Institute
Vet hospitality students toured William Angliss Institute on 31 March 2023. Students explored areas of study in Baking, Cookery, Patisserie, Food Science, Meat Processing, Culinary Management and Food Studies. It was a wonderful day and thweather was on our side.
Year 10 Dance
At the end of Term 1 the Year 10 Dance class from Cranbourne had the fantastic experience of performing their group dance for assessment on stage at the Geode Centre at the Clyde North Campus. The students have been learning, rehearsing and refining this jazz technique dance since the start of Term 1, and their performance on stage was an exemplary showcase of their commitment and ability.
This was the first time most of these students had seen our new theatre at St. Peter’s College, and they were all amazed at the facility with students stating ‘it’s so professional’, ‘I love this theatre, I can’t believe we have it at our school’ and ‘this is so cool’. It’s safe to say that the Year 10 Dance class had a fantastic morning using the stage and have already asked when they can go back to use it again.
Mrs Mady Allan
Dance teacher Cranbourne campus
"From the College Archives"
Each of the eight Houses at St. Peter’s College has a patron: a person who inspires the House with an individual identity. Each patron is celebrated during the year on a day that is specific to the House. Following the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church, each patron is usually celebrated on the day that they died. This custom arose in the early Church as most saints were martyred and they were remembered on the anniversary of their martyrdom. For this reason, Oscar Romero is the first of the House patrons to be celebrated each year.
St. Oscar Romero was born in El Salvador on 15 August, 1917, which is also the feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was assassinated on 24 March, 1980, whilst saying Mass.
He was declared a martyr by Pope Francis in 2015 and was beatified, the first step to canonization and sainthood, a year later. He was canonized a saint in October 2018, thus making him the most recent of the saints who are designated House Patrons at St. Peter’s College.
The current House system was inaugurated in 2012 and Oscar Romero was selected as a House Patron. He, like Mary Glowrey, was not beatified or canonized when selected as House Patron. The House colour, red, reflects Romero’s martyrdom.
The House Leaders of Romero, Cranbourne Campus, have been Ms. Jessica Chakman, 2012 to 2015; Mr. Mark Sinclair 2016 to 2021; Ms. Sarah Hogan 2022 and Ms. Steph Lomas who is the current House Leader in 2023.
Due to the lower student population at the Clyde North campus, initial House Leaders cared for two Houses. Ms. Caroline Passagne cared for both MacKillop and Romero Houses, 2014-2015; Mr. Peter Woodhouse 2016-2017. In 2018, the Clyde North campus had grown to a size that warranted a House Leader for all the eight houses. Ms. Helena Gallant was House Leader in 2018. Mr. Andrew Mitchell 2019-2020; Ms. Karen Williams 2021-2022. The current acting leader of Romero House is Ms. Krystelle Martin.
Romero House, Cranbourne campus won the 2015 and 2016 Athletics Carnival. Romero House, Clyde North campus, also won the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Athletics Carnival.
St. Oscar Romero,
Pray for Us.
St. Peter,
Pray for Us.
Greg Nelson
College Archivist
New e-scooters Legislation
Please find attached new e-scooter legislation that is due to be introduced on the 5 April 2023.
Vic Police would like us to share this information with all City of Casey Schools, as this new ruling falls during the schools holidays. If you could please share on your communication platforms with families, so that families understand the new road rules for e-scooters and how it may affect the students who may have a e-scooter.
Please find attached link from VicRoads: e-scooters in Victoria : VicRoads
Lisa Roberts
Road Safety Project Officer - Education Safe Communities
City of Casey
Cranbourne Eagles Baskeball Club
The Cranbourne Eagles Club is proud to be hosting a Family Fun Day in the South-East for families to support and watch players with intellectual disabilities.
Location: Livingston Reserve, Eliburn Drive, Cranbourne East, VIC, 3977
Date & Time: Sunday, 30 April 2023, 10.30am to 2.00pm
The Family Fun Day will have:
· Round Robin between three all-abilities footy teams
· Free DJ music, bubble machine and bongo drum entertainment
· Free car show
· $2 jumping castle, facepainting, balloon twisting, and henna body art
· $2 sausage sizzle and food canteen
· Eddie the Eagle will make an appearance
The money raised on the day will go towards much needed football jerseys and equipment, as well as cover travel expenses to help players attend games all over regional Victoria. We are looking forward to raising vital funds to better support footy players who have an intellectual disability.
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. Peter's 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.