Thank you so much for your attendance at the New Intake Evening. I do hope you had the opportunity to speak with your child’s Form Tutor and most of your questions have been answered.

We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to our St Peter’s family. To make the move to St Peter’s even smoother for you and your child, please see below links to where you can find information on the academy website to answer some of the points raised during the evening.

Term Dates

Term for ALL students begins on Wednesday 4th September.

A complete listing of term dates for this year can be found here:

https://www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=316&type=pdf

Academy Day Timings

The gates open at 8.20am and registration in Form Rooms begins at 8.30am (except for the first day of term, when Year 7 should make their way directly to the Theatre). The academy day ends at 3pm.

Uniform and Equipment

We do expect students to arrive at the academy appropriately dressed and equipped. Uniform and other equipment requirements and where to purchase items can be found here:

https://www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=256&type=pdf

The academy Reception manages a stationery shop where the basic items can be purchased at very low prices.

Transport

By bus

https://www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/parents/academy-bus-routes

Please note that the academy buses are scheduled to arrive 8.20am in time for academy gates opening.

By car

Please use the turning circle to drop off before 8.20am. PLEASE DO NOT ADD TO CONGESTION BY ATTEMPTING TO DROP OFF AT THE ACADEMY BUILDINGS OR ANYWHERE ELSE ALONG THE SPINE ROAD.

Catering

At St Peter's Collegiate Academy, we seek to provide our students with a healthy and balanced diet. We are conscious that our students have specific dietary requirements. Therefore, our caterers, Aspens, clearly label and display allergy information, whether it is a vegetarian/vegan item and if it is halal. If students are unsure, the Aspens and Academy staff are available at break and lunch to assist. Our halal range includes all chicken sandwich fillings, pizza toppings and chicken items. At lunch every day, there is a plated meal available to students, as well as sandwiches. The plated meal changes every day, allowing students to benefit from a diversified and nourishing diet.

Further information including menus can be found here:

 

 

Free Academy Meals

If you think your child may qualify for Free academy Meals, please use the link above to check for eligibility and apply for FSM.

Payments

The link below explains how to set up and use online payments for cashless catering, academy visits and other payments. PLEASE NOTE - IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO USE CASH TO PAY FOR FOOD IN our academy. Until this is set up for your child, please arrange for them to bring in a packed lunch and plenty to drink for the first week in September.

https://www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=62&type=pdf

Medication

Please make sure that you inform us of any medication your child is to take during the academy day (other than inhalers). This should be placed in a clear plastic container marked with your child's name, form group and dosage, then given to Miss Carlyle, Medical Officer in our Reception building.

Class Charts

Please use the link below to learn how to access and use the online behaviour and reward app

https://www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/page/?title=Class+Charts&pid=61

Please note; in addition to rewards for meeting and exceeding academy expectations, we also use detentions as one of the sanctions for not meeting standards. It is vital you download and start to use the Class Charts Parent App, as Detentions are issued to be attended THE SAME DAY.

Instrumental Lessons

St Peter’s has an established reputation for outstanding musical performance, creating many opportunities such as concerts, residentials, and foreign tours for students learning an instrument. Understandably, many of the students joining us from primary school are eager to become involved in this music making.

Whether your child has already started instrumental music lessons at primary and wishes to continue at secondary school, or whether they wish to commence learning an instrument when they start at St Peter’s in September, please complete the letter below and send it in to your child’s Form Tutor. Places are limited, so please note this will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZOFWOMvakKqC8dWJkAJvWcw4Xbzi8pIF/view?usp=drive_link

Dates for your Diaries

October 10th at 9am - Year 7 Dedication Service at St Peter’s Church

RUSH Theatre Company visit - November TBA

Parents Consultation Evening - 11th November

Geography Field Visit, Church Stretton - July 2025

Contact Details

In the event that we have to contact you during the academy day, it is vital that we have AT LEAST TWO up-to-date telephone numbers and email addresses. Please ensure throughout your child’s time at St Peter's that you inform us of any changes to contact details as soon as you are able.

Support for Families

As an inclusive academy, we are aware of the challenges faced by many of our student’s families during the cost of living crisis. The academy will, where it is possible, consider, on a case-by-case basis, supporting families struggling to meet the costs of sending their child to school equipped. Please contact Head of Year, Mr Peacock, on jpeacock@stpetersacademy.org.uk, in the first instance.