Our teaching and learning approach is based on the understanding that students learn best through experience informed at school by social interaction with teachers and other students. We believe that it is vital for students to have a sense of power and control over their learning. We emphasize vital competencies, stimulate thinking skills, and utilize technology to create a challenging, self-motivating, and enjoyable learning environment.
Our students engage in challenging and stimulating activities. They have much fun, but they work hard. A successful learner graduating from St. Peters Lutheran School will be:
- Skilled to work cooperatively, collaboratively, and individually
- A good communicator
- Flexible, so able to embrace change
- An active learner
- A life-long learner
- At St Peter's we offer an education designed to last a lifetime.
Schools are dynamic and changing places. We are always looking forward to seeing how we can continue to cater to the best learning opportunities for all the children in our care and incorporate best practices throughout all we do.
We are focusing on five main areas:
- To be a community that embraces and builds quality relationships, using our collective gifts and talents to serve God, each other, and the school
- To develop and embed best practices so that all have the opportunities to reach their God-given potential
- eLearning and Innovation– To develop a culture where digital learning and innovation are an integral part of its learning program.
- To have a safe school environment which encourages play, learning, and activity and can change as our school changes
- To ensure that our school is well-governed and resourced now and for the future.
In looking forward as a community, it is essential to reflect on the things that have worked well in the past and honestly address areas where there is a need for improvement. The next years' plan is a combination of strengthening the things that we already do well being open to change as it impacts us in the years ahead. An integral part of our planning is ensuring that we can appropriately resource all the things we need. We are committed to both curricular and extra-curricular activities being offered as widely as possible. This plan will change as we continue to grow. Our School Council and Leadership Staff will continuously review the school's progress and make changes if circumstances require. There are exciting times ahead for our community, and we look forward to taking this journey with our students and families.
