Save St Peter’s Catholic School – Small School, Big Hearts ❤️

We, the families and wider community of St Peter’s Catholic School, respectfully urge Townsville Catholic Education to reconsider its decision to close our beloved school.

St Peter’s is more than a school; it is a close-knit family community that provides a nurturing, inclusive and diverse learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported.

Many families intentionally chose St Peter’s for its smaller school setting, personalised learning opportunities and strong sense of belonging. The proposed transition to Our Lady of Lourdes raises significant concerns, as families who specifically chose a small school environment are now being directed towards an alternative that may not provide the same level of familiarity, individual attention and close-knit community connection. While we respect Lourdes, this transition does not address the very reasons many families chose St Peter’s, nor does it necessarily meet the individual needs of our children.

We wish to emphasise that we hold Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School  in the highest regard, with an abundance of respect for its staff, students and wider school community. Our concerns are in no way a reflection of the quality of education or care Lourdes provides. Rather, we recognise that larger school environments, while wonderful for many, are not always suitable for every child’s individual learning, social, emotional or developmental needs. For some children, the familiarity, stability and personalised support of a smaller school are essential to their confidence, wellbeing and ability to thrive.

The proposed closure has caused immense sadness, distress and uncertainty among students, families and the extended St Peter’s community. Our children deserve stability, familiar surroundings and the opportunity to continue their education in a school they know and love.

We respectfully ask that the voices of our families be heard, the wellbeing of our children be prioritised, and every possible option to keep St Peter’s open be explored.

Every signature matters. With the possibility of losing our beloved school now before us, each signature represents another voice, another family and another opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our community. While signatures alone cannot guarantee the outcome, they give us a collective voice and a chance to influence the decision before our school’s future is finalised.

Please stand with us, sign and share this petition. Together, we can make our voices heard and give St Peter’s Catholic School a chance at the future it deserves. ❤️