Developing Individual Potential

The Primary Years, at St Peters Springfield, is divided into two sub-schools: Lower Primary and Upper Primary. Lower Primary encompasses Prep-Year 3, while Upper Primary covers Years 4-6. Within both of these sub-schools, our students are welcomed into a caring and nurturing environment. It is our aim to develop the individual potential of our Primary Years students, ensuring that they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey. 

A World of Learning: Engaging, Inquiry-Driven Education in the Primary Years

As a Candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), we are committed to providing a rigorous and inquiry-driven curriculum that fosters a love of learning and international-mindedness. Our Primary Years program balances explicit teaching, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning, empowering students to become curious, knowledgeable, and reflective thinkers.

Each year level delivers an engaging and enriching Academic program, designed to cater to the individual needs and interests of every student. This is complemented by a comprehensive Pastoral Care program, ensuring that students feel supported and valued in their learning journey.

As part of our commitment to a holistic education, all students from Prep to Year 6 participate in weekly specialist lessons in Music, French, and Health & Physical Education (HPE). Through these experiences, students develop key skills, broaden their perspectives, and cultivate a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Our Values

St Peters Springfield Primary Years classes value collaboration and contemporary learning. Our students engage in milestone units each year, as we believe these will help them to develop important skills for life now and into the future. All milestone units are celebrated with both the school and the parent community. Genuine relationships are important at each level in our Primary Years to ensure students and family members feel part of the St Peters community. These partnerships also help to ensure engagement and success when it comes to the balance between school and home work.

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a Candidate School* for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that St Peters Springfield believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.