Special Character |
St Peter's College exists as a commitment from the local Catholic Community to preserve Christian values in their children.
Our school's values are centred on the Gospel. They imply a belief in Jesus, hope for the future, care and concern for each other, the uniqueness and giftedness of the individual, development of talent and preparedness for leadership in the wider community.
The ‘rock’ of our College operation is the pursuit of ‘right relationships’. These relationships underpin our pastoral care philosophy and the connections we have within the community. These relationships are obvious not only in daily interactions between all immediate College community members, but in the partnerships we have with parents, past pupils, staff and friends of the College. The PTFA and the College Foundation provide a way that community members can be involved and support the work and mission of the College.
The unique special character of the College is also evident in the Catholic traditions and relationships but also in the activities and actions that are part of schooling at St Peter’s. The opportunities that exist are designed to enable young people to be the best that God created them to be. These include events and programmes to develop their spirituality through retreats, prayer, liturgy, religious education, leadership training and social justice activities.
The partnerships we seek and model are evident in the safe and caring environment where all are valued and individual differences are seen as a strength. The commitment to a bi-cultural heritage is seen in our curriculum and co-curricular activities. We encourage a holistic approach to life where we pray, play and study together.
The ‘rock’ of our College operation is the pursuit of ‘right relationships’. These relationships underpin our pastoral care philosophy and the connections we have within the community. These relationships are obvious not only in daily interactions between all immediate College community members, but in the partnerships we have with parents, past pupils, staff and friends of the College. The PTFA and the College Foundation provide a way that community members can be involved and support the work and mission of the College.
The unique special character of the College is also evident in the Catholic traditions and relationships but also in the activities and actions that are part of schooling at St Peter’s. The opportunities that exist are designed to enable young people to be the best that God created them to be. These include events and programmes to develop their spirituality through retreats, prayer, liturgy, religious education, leadership training and social justice activities.
The partnerships we seek and model are evident in the safe and caring environment where all are valued and individual differences are seen as a strength. The commitment to a bi-cultural heritage is seen in our curriculum and co-curricular activities. We encourage a holistic approach to life where we pray, play and study together.
Chaplaincy
St Peter's College has a close connection with both our local Catholic parish, and also the wider Dunedin Diocese. St Peter's College is one of two Catholic schools found in the parish of Gore; the other being St Mary's Primary School. Both schools make up part of the wider Dunedin Diocese. Our school has a very strong connection with our local parish and the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
For more information about our Diocese, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin website.
For more information about our Diocese, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin website.
Fr Jaime Lalaguna, MSP
Parish Priest I am Fr. Jaime D. Lalaguna,MSP. I was born, raised, and finished study in the Philippines. I was a member of the Philippine Lay Missionary Program before joining the priestly formation. Our mission was to organize Basic Ecclesial Communities locally and overseas. I was ordained as a missionary priest on the 28th of December 1996. I was assigned to the Philippines and Guyana South America before coming to New Zealand on the 13th of September 2013. I was assigned in the Basilica Invercargill for a year then seven years in Queenstown. On the 17th of April 2021 Bishop Michael appointed me to work with you here in Gore Pastoral area. |
Most Reverend Michael Joseph Dooley
Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin Bishop Michael was born in Invercargill, Southland. He was ordained for the Diocese of Dunedin in 1989 and spent 10 years in various parishes in Otago and Southland. Bishop Michael was ordained as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin on 26 April 2018 |
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OUR CHAPELAfter Fr Michael Hill had launched an appeal to the Catholic community of Southland early in 1977, our iconic school Chapel was completed in 1979. The Chapel was officially opened by Bishop Kavanagh in February that year.
The chapel was made possible thanks to generous donations from many parishioners, former students and members of the wider public. The building comprises a central Chapel – enjoyed by our boarding community and class groups – a sacristy and two areas that are used for the teaching of Religious Education. |
"The chapel is a crown on the achievement of many years' building up the College... The builders created a little work of art".
Father Michael Hill