Middle and Senior School Curriculum Information Evening
We invited our Year 4 to 6 families to join us on Wednesday 17 June, for our Middle and Senior School Curriculum Information Evening. It was a pleasure to share with parents and caregivers what learning looks like for our students across Years 7 to 12. Events like this allow us the opportunity to begin conversations about the learning pathways ahead, as families look forward to the ongoing journey that their daughter will have as she continues her education here at Saints Girls beyond the Junior School.
The evening offered families an early window into the breadth of curriculum on offer as their daughters navigate the Middle and Senior years. We talked through the core learning areas studied in Years 7 and 8, the introduction of elective choice in Year 9, and the way subject options continue to widen through to Year 12.
A key focus of the evening was the senior pathways available to our students. From Year 11, students choose between the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We outlined how each pathway is structured, the kinds of learners each tends to suit, and how both lead to an ATAR for university entry. Families appreciated the chance to start thinking about these choices well before decisions need to be made.
We also shared our extension offerings, including accelerated subjects that allow students to begin SACE Stage 1 and 2 study ahead of their year level, and our Microcredential program delivered in partnership with Flinders University. These programs allow students to learn beyond the standard year-level curriculum and gain genuine university-level experience.
Underpinning all of this is our commitment to supporting each student. We spoke about the Wellbeing Framework, and pastoral support structures that sit around every girl at our School, from Home Group Teachers and Heads of Year through to Learning Support, study skills sessions and extension tasks.
We look forward to welcoming your daughters into the Middle and Senior School in the years ahead.
Kate Fryer
Director of Teaching & Learning
Emma Smerdon
Head of Middle School
Chinese Students Shine at the 2026 OZCHIN Quiz Bowl
On Friday 12 June, fourteen Year 7 and 8 Chinese language learners represented St Peter’s Girls’ School at the 2026 OZCHIN Quiz Bowl, organised by the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of South Australia (CLTASA).
This was the first time St Peter’s Girls’ School has participated in the OZCHIN Quiz Bowl, making the students’ achievements even more remarkable. Throughout the evening, our students demonstrated enthusiasm, resilience and excellent collaboration as they competed in a range of individual and team challenges.
We are delighted to share that our students achieved outstanding results:
Chinese Second & Background Language Learners
Year 7-12 Team
🥈 2nd Place – Team Challenge
Congratulations to all students who participated and represented St Peter’s Girls’ School with pride. Their achievement is a wonderful reflection of their dedication to Chinese language learning and has laid a strong foundation for future participation in the competition.
Student feedback
“The Chinese competition was a great and fun experience for all of us. It was an amazing time to test our skills and compete with other schools but was also challenging. I enjoyed doing the Kahoot with our team members and the delicious dinner that was provided for us.” – Felicity Zhu, Year 7 Background Language Learner
“The Quiz Bowl was an amazing experience for all of us. We found it quite fun and enjoyable, whilst placing 2nd of the Team Challenge. Amazing work for all the girls in my group, Ariel Guo, Alexia Kristoris, and Lillian Liu.” – Anastasia (Ana) Hani, Year 7 Second Language Learner
“Me and my team were very privileged to participate in the 2026 OZchin Quiz Bowl while also winning 2nd in team challenge category. It was such an amazing, fun and inspiring experience for us to build a stronger community in teamwork. I loved testing our knowledge and seeing how much we’ve learned this year in Chinese.” – Ariel Guo, Year 7 Second Language Learner
“I like the Quiz Bowl because it’s very entertaining and it was fun to compete with other schools. I like the food and I had a fun time with friends trying to work out the answers. Working with my friends on a Friday night was enjoyable and a great way that I could connect with them.” – Eve Patten庞慧林 Year 7 Second Language Learner
Annual House Dinners – Book Now!
During Term 3, all Middle and Senior School girls have the opportunity to enjoy a night away from homework to get creative and colourful at our annual House Dinners.
The Year 11s have been working hard organising decorations, food and games for each event. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s creative costumes and enjoying a fun night with our Houses. Each House’s Year Level categories can be found on the posters located around the school so keep an eye out.
This is a compulsory event for all Years 7 to 12 students. Visit the TryBooking links below to book your daughter(s) a ticket for the night.
PATTESON
31 July (bookings close Monday 27 July at 9am)
Theme: Events
SELWYN
7 August (bookings close Monday 3 August at 9am)
Theme: Fairytales
KILBURN
14 August (bookings close Monday 10 August at 9am)
Theme: Around the World
KENNION
28 August (bookings close Monday 24 August at 9am)
Theme: Dolls