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28/5/2021

Comments from the Principal 21.5.21

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I am still smiling from ear to ear after watching the school performance of “Grease” last Thursday night, what an absolutely stunning performance from our students. There were many laughs and the audience showed their appreciation throughout. So much time, preparation and commitment goes into putting on a show like this from both the students and the staff involved. They gave up their weekends, nights and school holidays and from all accounts the students never once complained or became precious about their roles. Most school shows are never this stress free, and this comes down to the leadership, passion and enthusiasm of three very special staff members: Mrs Victoria Kelly, Mrs Liza Wilson and Mrs Lee-Anne Kortbaoui. While there was also a lot of fantastic support from many staff members, the show would not have been possible without their vision and ability to see through to the end product the whole journey through. The talent amongst the student body was also phenomenal and I have a feeling we will be seeing many of their names in lights in the very near future. I was lucky to see the Dunedin show of Les Miserables just two nights later where past St Peter’s College student, Anna Langford was performing as Eponine, so it just goes to show what our students can achieve and it starts right here! While standing in the refreshment line at the St James Theatre in Gore for our show, I witnessed every single St Peter’s student who went up, say thank you. Gratitude is often shared by our students in and out of school and it is always a pleasure to witness. Staff and visitors to the school regularly report on the helpfulness of our students in opening doors, picking up rubbish and asking if assistance is required. These are all great examples of goodness in action. Such attitudes, firstly come from the student’s family upbringings. Children who are loved and cared for in the home return gratitude. It also comes from our schools’ traditions where students are expected to be well dressed, well-mannered and turn up every day to do their very best. There are no short cuts at St Peter’s College where the preparation for life approach begins on day one, even when the rewards may not be felt or seen until long after they have left our school. I acknowledge the expertise and effort of all our staff. Those who teach on the frontline. Those in the back story helping. Genuine men and women who really care for the future of our young tamariki.

Gratitude also comes from the service ethic being encouraged in every one of our students and this week the servant leaders at each year level were announced at assembly. I congratulate these students for putting themselves forward and stepping up to serve their school community. We will meet fortnightly on Monday lunchtimes in the chapel to plan and prepare acts of service around the school. These are our future head boys and girls.


Year 7
Commitment
Serena Love
Josh Thompson
Eli Puna
Community
Theo Dynes
Amelia Robinson
Kaila Wilson
Compassion
Hamish McIntyre
Matilda Gemmill
Jude Terry

​Year 8
Commitment
Ella Donnelly
Aria Wilson
Millie McFadzien
Community
Abi Kotkamp
Emelia Filimoehala
Cheska Acuna
Compassion
Emilia Peters
Maia Petterson
Fletcher Patterson


Year 9
Commitment
Mikee Omega
Ava Wiegersma
Hannah Hargest
Community
Gemma Rae
Phoenix Marshall
Shalvi Permal
Compassion
Elliot McDiamid
Mitchell Vetters
Cohan Cruickshank


Year 10
Commitment
Cassandra Juanitas
Heidi Clarkson
Samantha Marsh
Community
Luca Metzler
Lachlan Dixon
Molly Gray
Compassion
Talia Moody
Ben de Jong


Year 11
Commitment
Ethan Friend
Connor Swain
Shanae Allen
Community
Dixie-Leigh Burr
Jude Ballantyne
Kate Perkins
Compassion
Batt Othavorn
Marielle Penus


Year 12
Commitment
Olivia Shanks
Seba Metzler
Nicholas Roy
Community
Emily Irwin
JB Acuna
Connor Watkins
Compassion
Adrianna Evans
Myah Kortbaoui
Abby Gutschlag


Tara Quinney
Principal

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