Welcome from the Principal
Meet Our Principal
‘I believe education is more than academic excellence; it’s about empowering confident and compassionate young women who are ready to make their mark on the world.’
Principal’s Welcome
As Principal, it is a privilege to lead a community that lives and breathes its values. Every day, I witness the ways in which we are helping our students grow. From the way our students lead and collaborate to how they explore new ideas and find their voice – it is inspiring, and I am proud to be a part of it.
I became Principal of St Peter’s Girls’ School in 2023. As a passionate advocate for our School and with a background in leadership positions and senior education, I was excited to step into this role and lead our School with compassion and a focus on the future.
Having worked in many other schools, I know that St Peter’s Girls offers something different. We understand that students thrive when they feel comfortable and confident. Student wellbeing is crucial to academic success, and it is never an afterthought for me; I actively look for ways to build it into the fabric of school life. From our youngest learners to our senior leaders, I aim to ensure every student is known, supported and empowered.
As Principal, it is a privilege to lead a community that lives and breathes its values. Every day, I witness the ways in which we are helping our students grow. From the way our students lead and collaborate to how they explore new ideas and find their voice – it is inspiring, and I am proud to be a part of it.
It takes a village to raise a child, and education is no exception. Our School is a true community, a vibrant place of learning and connection. Our families, staff and Old Scholars play a vital role in shaping the Saints Girls experience. We work together to create an environment where girls feel a true sense of belonging and where every student can discover who she is, and who she wants to become.
For me personally, I am proud to be a part of a team providing outstanding educational opportunities to the girls, young women and future leaders of South Australia.
If you’re considering St Peter’s Girls for your daughter, I warmly encourage you to walk our grounds, talk to our students, and experience the spirit of our School. We’d love to welcome you into our community and allow you to see what makes Saints Girls unique.
Meet the Principal
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Cherylyn Skewes
Cherylyn Skewes commenced as Principal of St Peter’s Girls at the start of 2023, bringing a wealth of educational and leadership experience from ELC to Senior School.
She holds a Master of Education (Curriculum and Administration Studies) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With core teaching expertise in Years 7 – 12 English and German, Cherylyn’s career journey boasts breadth and depth. She held various leadership roles at St Peter’s College in Adelaide, was founding Principal of the reimagined Annesley Junior School and spent five years as Principal of Leibler Yavneh College in Melbourne. In 2022, Cherylyn was invited to join Independent Schools Victoria as a Principal Consultant, developing strategies with educational experts and Principals.
Cherylyn has an abiding passion for the holistic and future-focused education of girls, and a strong belief in the important and unique role that committed school communities such as Saints Girls play in the lives of our children.
