School News

Sixth Form Chemistry Olympiad

Our Sixth Form chemists enjoyed great success in the 2022 RSC Chemistry Olympiad recently, all achieving Bronze and Silvers. We are proud to have such fearless and talented chemists at St Peter’s School.

St Peter’s School raise £12,000 for Ukraine minibuses

At the start of the Ukrainian conflict, St Peter’s School took the decision that all fundraising in Chapel should be given to the Red Cross to assist their work in Ukraine and to local charities taking supplies out to those who have been displaced by the conflict.

Thanks to the support from the whole school community, St Peter’s raised well over £12,000 and purchased three minibuses for Canoe for Ukraine, a York-based charity which has been supporting people on the Polish border and helping those who wish to leave Ukraine.

St Peter’s Scoops 17 swim Golds

St Peter’s Sports Department is proud of its Swim Team who were awarded over 50 medals, including 17 Gold, at the World School Swimming Championships, held at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

Wendy and Peter Pan

There were an incredible three performances of ‘Wendy and Peter Pan’. A big congratulations to the Drama department, and the amazing cast and crew on such a fantastic show, enjoyed by audiences and their peers.

In the Net

Our U19s Netballers beat Caterham 40-34 to take the national title. This is a huge achievement and is testament to their relentless hard work and determination over many months - we are so proud of them!

Each Try Counts

The Senior Rugby squad had an outstanding group stage at Rosslyn Park, winning all 4 fixtures, scoring an impressive 148 points without conceding a single try.

Racing Star

One of our Upper Sixth pupils, Freddie, raced in a Ginetta at a one-off event called the Silverstone Classic; a prestigious event with over 100,000 people attending. Freddie’s race was the Silverstone Classic Masters GT4 Challenge - a two-race event over two days in which various famous manufacturers compete such as Porsche, Mercedes, McLaren, Toyota, Aston Martin and Ginetta (Freddie’s car).

Lucy, Excelled in Flight Training

After completing 18 hours of initial flight training, Lucy completed her first solo flight on Tuesday 25 October 2022 – a day that will stay with her for a very long time. This is a massive achievement, especially at the age of 16!

Things worth Celebrating!

Fran Walker

Fran Walker (nee Coleman, Rise 2007) and husband, Gareth, welcomed their son William (Willie) George Walker on 23 November, born at the Borders’ General Hospital at 8:40am weighing 9lbs 1oz. Perhaps Willie will be a future Peterite although there’s competition as his dad went to Glenalmond!

Helen Austin

Helen Austin (Temple 1999) and her husband, Alan, welcomed their daughter, Charlotte, in October 2022 and are enjoying family life in their new home city of Basel, Switzerland.

Chris McTurk

World Medal Holder Gymnast, Sophie

Sophie, is now a world Bronze medal holder after coming third in the Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the end of November. Helen Barnard, Head of Girls’ Sport at St Peter’s said ‘These are consistently outstanding achievements, a testament to Sophie’s dedication and talent. She manages to train and compete, whilst significantly contributing to first team school sport and her academic studies. This level of accomplishment and commitment is excellent.’

St Peter’s is delighted to welcome Old Peterite Chris McTurk (2010) back as the school’s newly appointed Head of Sport. Chris leaves his role at Barnard Castle School and will be joining the Sports Department at St Peter’s for the 20232024 academic year. It is always so encouraging to see how OPs go on to thrive in a miscellany of careers and spheres of life, and even better when we can welcome them back, ready to shape the next generation of pupils here at St Peter’s. We hope you enjoy your new role Chris, see you in September!

Celebrating With You!

Dear Old Peterite, If you are soon to be celebrating a milestone birthday, you can expect to hear from the Alumni Team with our well-wishes. Be sure to update your contact details with us at alumni@stpetersyork.org.uk.

This year we have had the privilege of working alongside St Peter’s Young Enterprise Group ‘Plantling Paper’, who are going from strength to strength with their business idea of plant-able paper goods, to produce a Cross Keys branded card.

Once your card has outstayed its welcome on the mantel piece, don’t throw it away… plant it! Watch as flowers grow from the seeds embedded in the paper. We hope these brighten up your garden this year.

With best wishes always, The Alumni Team.