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School History
1926
The old church in Halifax is converted into a combined church and school.
1927
St Theresa’s Convent (for girls and boys) and Boarding School (for boys) established by The Sisters of Mercy.
1947
Capuchin Friars assume responsibility for the Halifax Parish, bringing the Franciscan charism to the community.
1952
During silver jubilee celebrations, Bishop Hugh Ryan blesses a new infant school and play shed. The building is the original presbytery which has been refurbished.
1967
Boarding facilities close
1969
New buildings replace the original church and school. The school is renamed St Peter’s Catholic School to align with the Parish. Bishop Leonard Faulkner blesses the new buildings.
1976
The Sisters of Mercy complete their service to the Parish.
1977
The first lay Principal, Patrick Smith, appointed.
1995
On the death of the last Parish Priest of St Peter’s, Father Jones, the Parish becomes part of the Ingham Parish
2022
St Peter’s Catholic School celebrates 95 years of Catholic education in Halifax
Patron Saint
St Peter
Saint Peter, the first Pope and Prince of the Apostles, was a simple fisherman, when Jesus invited him to follow Him, saying, "I will make you a Fisher of Men".
He was originally called Simon, but Jesus changed his name to ‘Peter' which means ‘Rock'. Peter was to become the rock on which Jesus would build His Church, in that way becoming the first leader of the Church.
Peter, like us, was not perfect. He cowardly denied knowing Jesus at Jesus' arrest but he repented and was forgiven. Peter went to Rome and converted many pagans. This deeply upset the Romans, who began to persecute the Christians. They captured Peter and decided to crucify him. When he heard of this, he asked to be crucified upside down, as he felt he was not worthy to die the same way as ‘His Master'. His Feast Day is celebrated on 29 June with St Paul. St Peter's School also celebrates The Chair of St Peter Feast Day on the 22 February where Peter is recognised as the first Bishop of our Church. During this celebration, the school inducts the new school leaders for each year.