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Year 6 Graduate Diploma

DARE – Year 6 Graduate Diploma

The DARE Graduate Diploma has been custom designed by our teaching staff exclusively for St Peter’s Woodlands Year 6 students. We have designed DARE – Year 6 Graduate Diploma, to encourage active participation, perseverance and the desire to excel. It supports students to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Our hope is that through active participation in DARE – Year 6 Graduate Diploma, our children will be inspired to develop resilience, joyfulness, and respect, whilst building life-long skills, characteristics and behaviours to help them flourish.

Through DARE, students take part in:

  • A dynamic, inquiry-based learning program
  • Real-world projects that integrate multiple subject areas
  • Deep reflection on personal values, identity and contribution
  • Goal-setting and leadership development
  • A formal graduate exhibition to celebrate their learning journey

DARE gives students the opportunity to own their learning and leave St Peter’s Woodlands with a strong sense of who they are and what they stand for.

Leadership in Action

Year 6 students take on authentic leadership roles across the school, serving as role models and community ambassadors. These experiences are a culmination of the leadership development embedded in Years 3–5.

Leadership opportunities include:

  • School Captain and House Leader roles

  • Public speaking and compering major school events

  • Leading Chapel services and assemblies

  • Supporting younger students as mentors and buddies

  • Running community initiatives and fundraisers

  • Hosting the Children’s Kindness Convention, a student-led event championing inclusion, empathy and social change

  • Serving on the Student School Leadership Council (SSLC) to represent student voice and make a real impact

These roles nurture communication skills, teamwork, resilience and a commitment to service.

Learn more about Student Leadership

A Challenging and Celebratory Year

Academically, students are supported and extended through a rich, rigorous curriculum that prepares them for secondary school. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, develop study habits, and set personal goals.

Year 6 is also a year of celebration, community and lasting memories, including:

  • Overnight camps and outdoor education

  • Excursions linked to civics, democracy and social justice

  • A Year 6 production or showcase

  • End-of-year graduation events that honour each student’s journey

These experiences help students reflect on their growth, strengthen friendships and leave St Peter’s Woodlands ready for the next stage.

Supported for what comes next

Transitioning to secondary school is a big step, and we support our Year 6 students every step of the way. Our approach includes:

  • Individual guidance and check-ins with Year 6 teachers

  • A focus on organisation, independence and resilience

  • Secondary school preparation workshops

  • Collaboration with families to explore school options

  • Strong partnerships with local colleges and independent schools

Many SPW students go on to become school leaders in their chosen secondary schools—testament to the strong foundation they build during their time at SPW.

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About the Program

Ms Jo Gray

I’m Jo, the Enrolments Manager, and I’m here to support new families at every stage of the enrolment process. I love learning about you and your children as well as showing you our facilities, explaining our approach to learning and introducing you to our amazing teachers and students. You can speak to me or email me with any questions you have. I’m here to help.

P: 08 7221 6217
E: [email protected]

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