We completed the school year with a variety of traditions and activities. The annual Alumni Basketball game in which the Eighth Grade plays along side of alumni, was won by the Garnets this year. We also had a special party in honor of Mrs. Mack who completed 38 wonderful years of teaching art. Alumni, current and past parents, faculty and students came to join in the celebration. She and Mr. Mack will continue to follow their passions for art, gardening, travel, and good food. The Academic Awards Assembly occurred on Friday, June 11. Awards were given for discipline-specific achievements. The last major event was graduation which occurred on Monday, June 14. We are proud of our graduates who have been accepted by the following schools:

• Academy at Palumbo
• Central High School
• Chestnut Hill Academy
• Church Farm School
• Friends Select School
• Friends Central School
• Haverford School
• High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (voice and dance programs)
• Merion Mercy Academy
• Padua Academy (Delaware)
• Phelps School
• Philadelphia Mennonite High School
• Shipley School
• Springside School
• St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
• William Penn Charter School

On Wednesday, May 26th, the Second Grade visited the Insectarium, Philadelphia’s only all-bug museum and the largest insect museum in the country! The Insectarium is the only museum in America solely devoted to the study and display of insects. Read more …

On Monday, May 17th, the Lower School teachers, along with Mr. Costello, provided and served a dinner for the families staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. The House provides a home away from home for families of critically ill children receiving treatment at local hospitals. Read more …

Double bass player Ranaan Meyer amazed grades K-8 in a special music assembly on Monday, May 17. According to musicopia.net, “Ranaan Meyer began his musical studies at the piano at age four and, when he was big enough to hold it, took up the double bass at 11.” Read more …

The First Grade created its own “rain forest” in the theater on April 29th as a culminating activity for a month-long study of the rain forest habitat.  The students made vines, leaves, and flowers, and drew pictures of animals, which were hung on columns and draped from the ceiling. Read more …

Please join us for any of the following admission events this fall. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know your family.

Please note that all events are child-friendly and will have activities and care for children provided.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  2-4 PM CCIS Early Childhood Education Fair and Children’s Concert featuring The Cat’s Pajamas.  Come celebrate and learn about all the wonderful educational opportunities in the neighborhoods of Center City, Philadelphia.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 9:30 AM Talk and Tour: Teaching Reading and Writing Location:  Wasson Hall.  Come see our Reading Groups in action and learn about the St. Peter’s School approach to reading and writing instruction.

Sunday, October 3, 2010 2-4 PM St. Peter’s School Open House Come hear about the St. Peter’s School Experience from current and former students, faculty and parents.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:30 AM Talk and Tour:  Science and Math Skills Location:  Wasson Hall.  Come see Science and Math Classes in action and learn about the various ways we study science and math in the city!

Sunday, November 7, 2010 2-4 PM St. Peter’s School Open House Come hear about the St. Peter’s School Experience from current and former students, faculty and parents.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:30 AM Talk and Tour:  Technology in the Classroom Location:  Wasson Hall.  Come see students and faculty using technology in constructive ways to enhance depth of learning - a tenant of the St. Peter’s School education.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:30 AM Talk and Tour:  Traditions and Character Education Location:  Wasson Hall.  Join us for a discussion of the St. Peter’s School approach to Character Education through the participation in traditions and the active education on becoming a leader.

For questions regarding any of the events listed above or to schedule a personal visit and tour of St. Peter’s School please contact:

Brit Munsterteiger, Admissions Director: bmunsterteiger@st-peter-school.org.

Students from Grades 7 and 8 traveled to Paris, France this month for an adventure-filled spring break to see the sights and immerse themselves in the French language and culture. Read more …

The St. Peter’s School Chorus performed at the Philadelphia Senior Center, nearby at 509 Broad Street. Led by Music Teacher Ms. Mazza, the 50+ students sang selections from their recent repertoire including Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and other St. Peter’s School favorites. Read more …

The Eighth Grade students, supported by the Seventh Grade technical crew, performed a marvelous version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this month. Read more …

Upper School students attended the Arts Festival on Saturday, March 6^th at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown.  It was a wonderful day of choral music, visual art and declamation. Read more …