Celebrating Strong Partnerships: Building Learning Communities Together
Meaningful learning happens best when it is a shared endeavour. This term at St Peters Springfield, the partnership between home and the College has strengthened as we continue to work together to nurture each child’s development and sense of belonging.
In the Secondary Years parents have been actively involved in the learning journey through our 3-in-1 Conferences. These sessions give students the platform to lead conversations on their progress, aspirations and the challenges they are working to overcome. With both in-person and online options across two dates, we are committed to making these important conversations accessible for all families. Hearing students articulate their goals and reflections, flanked by the guidance of their teachers and encouragement of their parents, is a powerful reminder that success is woven from shared effort and support.
This spirit of collaboration was again on display at the recent Junior High Academic Awards Ceremony. The Junior High Precinct was filled with parents and loved ones—many attending their first in-person Academic recognition event at the College. More than a celebration of results, the Assembly honoured genuine progress, effort and the courage to strive for personal bests. These moments, shared with families, reinforce the value we place on connection and the role of parents in shaping a community where every student is known and encouraged to keep growing.
Rich parent engagement is visible in other corners of our school, too. In Year 5, families have been involved in classroom learning well beyond the school gates. Most recently, Thehan and his mother, Gayani, worked together to present an engaging session on Sri Lankan colonisation to the Year 5 cohort, bringing their shared cultural stories to the class. The experience reflected not just participation but true partnership, where parents actively support inquiry.
As students move through the College, the foundations laid in the Primary Years continue to shape our shared approach in Secondary Years. Our commitment is to stay connected and work hand-in-hand all the way through your child’s unique educational journey.
Whether families are working alongside their children at home, joining teachers in conference or celebration, or sharing their time and expertise in the classroom, each gesture builds the rich, welcoming culture that distinguishes our St Peters Springfield community.
As we reflect on a busy and rewarding beginning to Semester 2, we thank every parent and carer for giving so generously of your energy and care. Together, we continue to prepare our young people for lives of purpose, and we know they are always supported by a community that values who they are and who they are becoming.
Ms Sarah Gunn-Glazebrook
Head of Learning and Innovation
