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Mission Statement"St Peter's College shall be a community where students are encouraged to stand tall in their Christian values in a positive learning environment". Location and FacilitiesSt Peter's College is situated in Palmerston North, home to Massey University which has 3000 Academic ProgrammeAcademic excellence is a primary aim. We cater for Year 7 (11 years) to Year 13 (18 years). Years 7 and 8 spend much of their time in a homeroom situation that provides a secure learning environment. They also have some specialist secondary teachers, which prepares them well for the more rigorous academic programme from Year 9 - 13. At all secondary levels students have choices over and above SportsWe have international students in our 1st XI soccer and 1st XV rugby teams. Most students participate in at least one sport. Most popular are soccer, basketball, volleyball and ping pong/table tennis. Student WelfareSt Peter's College is applying to be a signatory to the "Code of Practice". We do not accept more than AccommodationHomestays can be organised by the school and will be regularly checked to ensure students' comfort and happiness. No homestay is more than 10 minutes by car from the school or city centre. All are on the school bus route. English Language SupportSt Peter's College has two qualified ESOL teachers, teaching students with basic English through to IELTS preparation. We also offer Applied English for Years 11 - 13. Extra Curricular ProgrammesMany international students choose to become involved in drama, theatre sports and the orchestra. International Student ProgrammeAll students work through an orientation booklet with ESOL teachers upon arrival. They are allocated a "buddy" (if appropriate) and meet with the Dean of International Students once a week for academic and pastoral support. Applicant DetailsChris England St Peter's College Holdsworth Avenue Palmerston North New Zealand Phone: 0064 6 354 4198 Fax: 0064 6 353 3161 E-mail: office@stpeterspn.school.nz |
international students. There is also the International Pacific College with 400 predominantly Japanese students, a College of Education and a Universal College of Learning. The opportunity for further education is thus excellent in a city that is already very accepting of international students without being saturated.
their core subjects like Mathematics and English.
30 international students, meaning that students all become well known to staff and each other and general progress is easier to monitor. Because of the Catholic character of the College, student welfare is of paramount importance.
There are also opportunities in Campus Ministry, interschool and interhouse competitions in areas like singing, debating, drama and cultural concerts in which they perform.
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