Month: May 2022
Summer Term 2022 Week 5
Newsflash! The chicks in Year 1 have hatched! With great excitement amongst staff and pupils, I went up to visit and heard about the names…
Summer Term 2022 Week 4
A lot of this week has revolved around ‘Teas’. We have hosted the Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, & Year 5 Teas, as well…
Summer Term 2022 Week 3
A short update from me this week. It has been a good week, with matches, a residential, an open morning, some trips, Wild Woods,…
Seven Ways to Boost Your Child’s Brain Power
Here at St Peter’s, we prioritise offering a varied curriculum, high-quality teaching and well-prepared lesson plans to produce the optimum learning environment for our pupils….
Can Boarding Schools Encourage Independence?
Please note: boarding at St Peter’s will cease by the end of the 2025 summer term. Encouraging independence at a young age is so important…
How Can Parents Get Involved in their Children’s Learning?
Learning doesn’t begin and end in the classroom. Being involved in your children’s learning has a lasting impact on their education. This blog may be…
Summer Term 2022 Week 2
Last Friday, we held the first Harefield run onsite in two years. When we were all at home during the pandemic, the Harefield run was…
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement for Children
The bottom line is that — as much as we would like them to — children don’t come with instructions. Trying to work out how…
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Family Pet
Considering getting a family pet? There’s nothing like giving a child a furry best friend. At St Peter’s, we understand the importance of pets to…
Summer Term 2022 Week 1
Today is Founder’s Day. St Peter’s was founded with 12 pupils in Exmouth in 1882 by Rev Alfred Wren. This term we start the year…
