Swimming Carnival 2026
We’re excited to announce the details for our 2026 Swimming Carnival. These events are a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their swimming skills, participate in friendly competition, and demonstrate their House spirit. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend and cheer on our swimmers.
The Swimming Carnival will take place at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, North Adelaide for Years 4-12 students.
Years 4 to 12 Swimming Carnival
Date: Friday 20 February
Venue: Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Time: 8.30am- 3pm
Please note that spectator seating at the venue is limited, so families are encouraged to be mindful of this when attending. In addition, canteen facilities are small, and to ensure students are well prepared for the day, we strongly encourage students to bring a packed recess and lunch, along with a refillable water bottle.
Katherine Perkas
Head of PE, Health and Outdoor Education
Pre-Orders: Friends of Sport Merchandise
House and Supporter Caps are available for sale for $25
Orders close on Tuesday 17 February at 5pm.
Junior School orders will be delivered to classrooms; Middle and Senior School will be available for collection from the Front Office. Order now to not miss out!!
Year 7 and Year 10 School Immunisation Program
Notice: Year 7 and Year 10 families
Consent forms for the Year 7 and Year 10 School Immunisation Program were sent home with students last week. As part of the SA Health School Immunisation Program:
- Year 7 students are offered the following vaccinations at school on the scheduled immunisation day Friday 22 May 2026:
- One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- One dose of diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (dTpa) vaccine
- Year 10 students are offered the following vaccinations at School during two separate School visits. These immunisation days are scheduled for Friday 22 May and Friday 7 August 2026.
- A two-dose course of meningococcal B vaccine (minimum of eight weeks apart)
- One dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine
To allow your child to receive these vaccinations, the consent form must be completed, signed and returned to the School by Thursday 12 February. If a signed consent form is not returned, your child will not be able to participate in the school-based immunisation program. Forms must be returned whether consent is given or denied.
Should you have any questions or queries regarding vaccines, changes to consent, or consent withdrawals, please contact the School Health Centre on (08) 8334 2762, EHA on (08) 8132 3600, or eha@sa.gov.au
Dad’s Night on the Green – Book Your Tickets Now!
Back BY popular demand Dads Night Out 2026 for some barefoot bowling. Come along for a fun night – bring a mate and meet the other fathers at St Peter’s Girls! Great Year Level event for the Dad’s, meet old friends and make new ones.
Date: Friday 27 February 2026
Time: 6.30pm onwards
Venue: Tranmere Bowling Club, 1 Kings Grove, Tranmere
Tickets: $45 (includes entry, bowling fees and a hamburger). Drinks and Lucky Squares can be purchased on the night.
Bookings close Tuesday 24 February at 5pm.
Enquiries: Fiona McGregor fmcgregor@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Supported by the Friends of Sport
Car Parking Information
Dear Families,
As we excitedly commence Term 1, we’d like to take this opportunity to share some information provided by the Burnside Council regarding car parking at St Peter’s Girls’ School.
As in previous years, the Ranger Services Department will be conducting regular patrols on a rotating roster to support the safety of students, parents, and staff within the school precinct.
We would like to remind parents and caregivers of the correct use of No Parking (Kiss and Drop) zones, as these areas commonly cause confusion. These zones are designed for quick drop‑off and pick‑up only. Drivers may stop to allow passengers to exit or enter the vehicle but must remain within three metres of the vehicle and depart promptly to allow others to do the same. If a parent or caregiver needs to walk their child into the school, they must not park or leave their vehicle in this zone.
If you have any questions, please contact the School on 8334 2200.
Queensland Fruit Fly Update
Families may be aware that a Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) outbreak has recently been declared in Elizabeth East, with PIRSA implementing movement controls across parts of metropolitan Adelaide.
St Peter’s Girls’ School is located in Stonyfell, which is classified as a Yellow Zone. This means there are some restrictions on the movement of certain fruit and vegetables, but everyday activities can continue as normal when guidelines are followed.
We would like to reassure families that appropriate measures are in place across the School:
- Produce from the ELC Community Garden is fully cooked and consumed onsite, and no garden produce is taken home.
- The Tuck Shop sources all fruit and vegetables from external commercial suppliers, with no produce grown onsite.
Families are encouraged to remain mindful of restrictions when transporting home-grown fruit and vegetables. For information on whether your suburb is affected and what you can and can’t move, please refer to the PIRSA Queensland Fruit Fly information link provided below.
We will continue to monitor updates and share any further information as required.