St Peter's Catholic School News Feed - News

Bar Mock Second Place Success

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:57:51 GMT

St Peter’s Bar Mock Trial Team achieved an outstanding second place at the Young Citizens Bar Mock National Final. The students demonstrated exceptional skill in advocacy, oratory, and characterisation throughout the competition.

Spring Concert 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:55:20 GMT

What an incredible evening we had at our Spring Concert on Tuesday!

Period Products Scheme

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:01:44 GMT

Just a reminder that free period products are available through our Period Products Scheme. If students need sanitary supplies ahead of the Easter holiday break, they can visit the First Aid Team or the Student Hub. We provide tampons, sanitary pads, and reusable pads.

BCP SEND Youth Voice

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:19:20 GMT

The Children’s Rights and Engagement Team at BCP Council are launching a new opportunity for young people with SEND to come together, share their views, and help shape local services and the community.

Annual Careers Fair

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:21:04 GMT

The St Peter’s Annual Careers Fayre returns on Wednesday 14 January.

Sweeney Todd Tickets

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 10:50:20 GMT

St Peter's presents Sweeney Todd - 28–31 January 2026 - Get your ticket before they’re gone!

Class of 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:49:35 GMT

GCSE Certificate Collection will be held on Tuesday 16 December, 3:30pm – 5:30pm in the Sixth Form Centre. Light refreshments will be available.

Festively Raising PTA Funds

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:51:58 GMT

Our wreath making event on Tuesday 9 December was a great success, with all attendees thoroughly enjoying the session. The workshop was led by Art Teacher, Miss Witherington, and was jointly organised by Miss Witherington and Head of Health and Social Care/Chair of the PTA, Mrs Turner-Green.

Gold Accreditation

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 10:19:32 GMT

We are delighted to share that Mr Martin Ridley has been awarded the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador (Gold) accreditation — the highest level of recognition available through the UK Parliament Education and Engagement Service.

Choir Shine at Carol Concert

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:22:13 GMT

Our KS3 Choir were superb ambassadors for the school at the BSMA Carol Concert at the Bournemouth Pavilion on Wednesday evening.

Our FREE porridge is back!

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:02:07 GMT

Our FREE porridge is back and available during Breakfast Club opening times. A warm and filling start to the morning — perfect on these colder days! All students welcome — come and grab a bowl, it's the perfect way to fuel up for learning.

BCP Stronger Relationships

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:25:07 GMT

BCP Council is pleased to offer a free, inclusive and evidence based online course to all parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18.

Christmas Concert 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:27:24 GMT

You are Invited! Join us for our St Peter’s Christmas Concert! Book your tickets here

Remembrance at St Peter’s

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:23:59 GMT

Today, our school community came together to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. We gathered in silence for two minutes and our Head Prefects laid a wreath to show our respect and gratitude.

Wreath Making Workshop!

Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:35:20 GMT

Get into the festive spirit and join us for our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Tuesday 9 December!

PTA Quiz Night

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:53:05 GMT

It’s back! Join us for the St Peter’s PTA Quiz Night — Friday 14 November 2025

Open Evenings

Wed, 8 Oct 2025 13:10:59 GMT

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR OPEN EVENINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY

How Parliament works

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:46:59 GMT

Mr Ridley is set to take part in the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme between 23-25 June. He will join 65 other teachers from across the United Kingdom to discover more about how the UK Parliament works – and how to engage their students in politics.

Understanding Sensory Needs

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:25:56 GMT

FREE BCP Council Schools Occupational Therapy Sensory Outreach Service workshop

Spring Concert 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:23:54 GMT

Well done to the 86 students from Years 7 to 13 who participated in our annual Spring Concert, last week. The evening featured a diverse range of genres—from Jazz and Pop to Musical Theatre, Classical, Rock, Punk, and more! It was a delightful experience enjoyed by everyone.

Textiles Catwalk Show

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:28 GMT

Come and see our young Textiles designers from GCSE & A Level showcasing their unique and original designs for one night only.

Send us your pancakes!

Mon, 3 Mar 2025 10:44:25 GMT

As Shove Tuesday approaches this week, we'd like to share our favourite healthy pancake recipe and encourage you to make your own healthy pancakes.

Vaccinations

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:56:45 GMT

The online consent forms have already been sent out to parent/carers by email. Please complete the consent before 6 March to ensure your child is included in the vaccinations.

Are you a kinship carer?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:45:53 GMT

A kinship carer is someone who steps up to raise a child of a family member or friend when parents are unable to.

Careers Fayre

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:42:12 GMT

The new look St Peter's Careers Fayre took place on Wednesday 15 January and was a resounding success! The afternoon event attracted a record number of visitors – both students and parents – from across year groups.

Well enough for school?

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:21:38 GMT

This is a friendly reminder that students can return to school 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting. Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home.

Vaping & drug awareness day

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:33:46 GMT

Tuesday 14 January, Year 8-13 during the day, parents invited to attend at 6pm

Autumn Term finish

Tue, 7 Jan 2025 09:41:54 GMT

School closes Friday 20 December – Primary normal time – Secondary & Sixth Form 12.30pm

Active travel raffle

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:16:52 GMT

Prizes were given out this week to students who took part in the Sustrans active travel raffle last week by cycling to school. 610 student journeys were made by bike in the week (on average, 122 students cycled to school each day). Thanks to Sustrans for the prizes.

Christmas lunch menu

Mon, 2 Dec 2024 14:14:03 GMT

With only three weeks left until the Christmas holidays, the countdown in chocolate form for many has well and truly begun!

Masters Hockey World Cup win

Thu, 5 Dec 2024 14:33:38 GMT

Massive congratulations to Mrs Murphy, PE Teacher, who recently competed for England in the O60's Masters Hockey World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

Christmas Gift Appeal

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:12:15 GMT

One of the Lasallian Principles is ‘Concerns of the Poor and Social Justice’. Nearly seven in 10 people (67%) are worried about being able to afford Christmas dinner, according to recent research by the Salvation Army. One in seven (14%) cannot afford to give their children a Christmas present.

Flu vaccinations – Years7-11

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 15:35:22 GMT

We are pleased to confirm that the flu vaccination will be offered at St Peter's on Wednesday 20 November 2024 to help protect your child. This is free from the NHS.

Past pupil & bestselling author

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:32:21 GMT

A huge thank you to Sunday Times bestseller and author of destination thrillers, Lucy Clarke, who visited the library to talk about her life as a writer this week. Students heard how former student Lucy was in her twenties when she was inspired by her love of travelling, reading and the writing of her journal to become an author.

GCSE Certificate Evening

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:24:31 GMT

Our GCSE Certificate evening will take place in the theatre on Tuesday 26 November at 6pm. We will be giving out subject awards alongside the GCSE examination certificates to those who were awarded grades in this Summer’s examinations and there will also be some light refreshments afterwards and a chance to catch up with others from your year group.

Dorset & Wiltshire Trophy

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:24:24 GMT

The trophy for winning the Dorset and Wiltshire State School 10 a side Rugby competition arrived today from the RFU.

Author Lucy Clarke visit

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:20:17 GMT

Former student, Lucy Clarke, will be talking about her inspiring journey from her time at St Peter's to becoming a Sunday Times best-selling author.

U17 Rugby tournament win

Tue, 8 Oct 2024 15:26:33 GMT

On Friday 4 October the U17 boys rugby team travelled to Bryanston school to compete in the Dorset and South Wiltshire county 10 a-side competition. There were 16 state school from across the counties competing in the stunning grounds of Bryanston school.

Magazines & Newspapers

Tue, 1 Oct 2024 15:01:04 GMT

The library at Southbourne has just taken delivery of this month's latest magazine titles, which students are welcome to read in the library at break or lunchtime and after school.

BBC Bitesize

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:29:51 GMT

Today we welcomed BBC Bitesize to St Peter’s! They tour schools to inspire young people about their futures.

Bronze medal for past student

Tue, 8 Oct 2024 13:37:04 GMT

Congratulations to past St Peter's student, Tom Walker. Tom made his debut for the Great British team in the European Beach Sprint Championships in Poland in June and came back with a bronze medal in the under 19 solo after a dramatic sprint finish.

Ethos Day

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:55:42 GMT

Last week saw the return of our Ethos Day, a whole school community event, with students from Reception through to Year 12 taking part.

DofE Gold

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:15:30 GMT

Last month, Mrs Richardson our DofE Manager, had the privilege of being invited to Buckingham Palace, to see one of our former, Theresa-Mary Farah, receive her Gold award.

Period equality

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:40:12 GMT

We have period products available through the period products scheme.

Relay for Life

Mon, 8 Jul 2024 11:49:53 GMT

Maths Teachers, Mrs Dunn and Mr Willmore, will be taking part in the Relay For Life on 13 July in memory of Claire Wallace to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Fastest Teacher Competition

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:05:57 GMT

Our very own Mr Willmore, maths teacher, at Southbourne is through to the final of the Fastest Teacher in the (South) West competition!

Summer Rugby Camps

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:04:35 GMT

Looking to try something new this summer holiday? Perhaps a sport that’s all about epic teamwork, friendship and fun?

Pick a nose for Comic Relief

Wed, 6 Mar 2024 13:28:47 GMT

The Art Department would like to share a playful activity that we are running for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, taking place on Friday 15 March 2024.

First Aid

Mon, 4 Mar 2024 12:36:44 GMT

Our first aid trained staff are here to care for your child who becomes unwell at school or may have injured themselves during the school day.

Young Voices

Tue, 6 Feb 2024 09:37:27 GMT

The Year 5 and 6 choir from Iford and Year 7 choir from Southbourne have been working exceptionally hard this half-term, preparing for their visit to the 02 in London.