The Peterite 2020-2021

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Learning 13-18 I

t has been another challenging academic year at St Peter’s, once again requiring our teaching staff to find innovative ways of delivering our varied and inspiring curriculum both remotely and in the classroom. The pupils have embraced new approaches to learning and their academic progress has been extraordinary despite the challenges they have faced. Poetry Competition As part of our National Poetry Day celebrations, the St Peter’s Library and English Department organised a poetry competition for all pupils at St Peter’s 13-18. The competition was linked to the MFL Department’s activities for European Day of Languages and to the Lessons for Life Department’s work with World Mental Health Day. Congratulations to the winners Niamh, Max, Beth, George and Abigail. Booker Prize Debate Pupils and staff at St Peter’s School, York, hosted their own Booker Prize Debate on 17 November. Upper Sixth pupils and staff members gathered in the Library to hear shortlisted books being heartily defended by Upper Sixth pupils and teaching staff. Each book was represented by two Upper Sixth pupils and a member of the English Department. Audience members were then asked to cast their vote to determine the winning book. This year’s winning book was Who They Was by Gabriel Krauze, defended by Issy,

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Khushi and Miss Todd. Issy and Khushi each received copies of the officially shortlisted titles to add to their own personal book collections. They also received copies of the novel Who They Was signed by Gabriel Krauze, after the author read about their success at the St Peter’s School Booker Prize Debate on Twitter! Lessons for Life Lessons for Life have been introduced this year, designed to better prepare our pupils for the next steps in life after school. Lessons for Life is a bespoke programme, both encapsulating but going beyond statutory PSHE provision. All pupils spend six weeks focusing specifically on Mental Health and Wellbeing, with a lean towards learning practical skills necessary to develop positive mental health themselves and identify the first signs of poor mental health in themselves and others. Making every moment count Our Maths pupils have performed exceptionally well this year, making every moment count.


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