What Drives Us
Values and Mission
At St Peter’s Girls’ School, we inspire today’s learners through our values of courage, creativity and compassion.
We prepare our girls for life beyond school. Our graduates go on to realise their aspirations across a host of fields, shaping the world for future generations.
Everything we do is guided by purpose. We are a school that believes in the power of an all-girls education, and we strive to help each student become confident in their capabilities, bold in their aspirations, and empathetic in their actions.
Our Mission
Since our founding in 1894, our mission has always been to provide outstanding educational opportunities for young women. From Early Learning to Year 12, we provide engaging and supportive environments where courage, creativity and compassion are woven into every experience.
We ensure each and every student who chooses to become a Saints Girl is given the opportunity to uncover their own path and the support to follow it.
Our Values
Our values are more than words; they are the heartbeat of our School. You’ll see them echoed in our classrooms, in our passionate educators and in the relationships our girls form with each other and the world around them.
- Courage: pursuing opportunities with confidence and strength
- Creativity: igniting our imagination to innovate and excel
- Compassion: connecting with the global community through respect and service
School Motto
Pro Ecclesia Dei – Beati Mundo Corde
(For the Church of God: Blessed are the Pure in Heart)
What it Means to be a Saints Girl
Choosing to attend St Peter’s Girls is about more than schooling. To be a Saints Girl is to be known, encouraged and inspired.
Our students are part of a community and a legacy. They support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, embrace opportunities and leave school with the confidence to make their mark. Our role is to build an environment where every girl feels supported to make a difference, within our school and beyond.
We build this environment by ensuring a focus on wellbeing, living our Anglican values, building our School Community and never losing sight of where we’re going.
A Focus on Wellbeing
For our School, wellbeing is foundational. We know that when students feel safe and supported, they are confident to raise their hands in class, willing to be vulnerable and take risks, and excited to share their ideas and perspectives. In turn, they leave school with a more solid sense of self and vision for their future.
Our focus on emotional wellbeing is embedded across all year levels and every part of school life. By creating tailored programs based on student feedback, we’re able to tackle real issues and support our students where they need it.
Anglican Life
We are an Anglican school that welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds into a caring and inclusive community.
Our founding sisters’ Anglican tradition continues to shape who we are, which is a place where learning is about more than academics. It’s about nurturing the whole person: mind, body and spirit. We encourage our students to ask questions, show compassion, and live with purpose.
Weekly Chapel services offer time to pause, reflect and connect. Led by our School Reverend, these moments invite students to explore their spirituality in an open and meaningful way. Our religious education, offered to all year levels, encourages students to think deeply, discuss honestly and grow in their understanding of religion. It’s this balance of faith, curiosity and community that continues to shape St Peter’s Girls as a place of warmth and belonging.
Our Community
At the heart of our School is a strong sense of community that spans generations. Attending Saints Girls means becoming part of our vibrant and passionate network of not only students, but families, Old Scholars, educators, and the wider community we support.
We encourage everyone to be active members of our School. With a range of ways to contribute time, ideas and energy, we’re shaping a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Together, we celebrate achievements, share experiences, and build connections that last a lifetime.
Looking Ahead
Since our founding Sisters—brave and passionate pioneers—arrived in Adelaide with a vision for quality girls’ education, much has changed. And, as the world evolves, so do we. But our purpose and their vision remains unchanged: to educate, nurture and empower young women through holistic education and empowerment.
