About StAC

Key Staff

If you have any problems emailing a staff member, please contact main reception on 03 940 2000. Click here for a full list of teaching staff contacts.

Senior Managment

Christine Leighton Rector 940 2002
Roland Burrows

Head of Secondary School

Head of Pastoral Care

940 2013
Jonathan Bierwirth Principal of Preparatory School 940 2053
Alister Newton Head of Operations
940 2014
David Bevin Head of Teaching and Learning 940 2015
Andrew Tweedie Head of Senior College 940 2064
John Anderson Head of Middle School 940 2043
David Evans General Manager
940 2011
Paul Morrow Chaplain 940 4082
Sam McNeill Director of ICT sme AT stac DOT school DOT nz 940 2054
Hamish Bell Head of Values and Culture hbe AT stac DOT school DOT nz   940 2007

Heads of Department (contact via main switchboard: 940 2000)

Alvin Andrew HOD History Extension 4097
Tony Brittenden HOD Art Extension 4059
Stephanie Brooks HOD ESOL Extension 4088
Allyson Duncan HOD Technology Extension 4078
Bill Clarke HOD Computing Extension 4090
Lynda Collins HOD Learning Support Extension 4050
Brent Cummack HOD Science Extension 4093
Peter Dawkings HOD Outdoor Education Extension 2027
Julie Drummond HOD Drama Extension 4011
Hamish Faulls HOD Classics Extension 4097
Duncan Ferguson HOD Music Extension 4098
Denley Jones Head of Co-curricular Extension 2055
Steve Macintosh HOD Mathematics Extension 4074
Virginia Simcock HOD Modern Languages Extension 4077
Geoff Stanton HOD Physical Education Extension 4076
Helaina Coote
HOD English Extension 4079
Phil Temple HOD Commerce Extension 4060
Andrew Walton HOD Social Sciences Extension 2058
Simon Williams HOD Media Studies Extension 2065
Michael Woodlock HOD Agriculture Extension 4094

Deans 2011

Jacqueline Yoder Year 9 Dean  jyo AT stac DOT school DOT nz Extension 4079
Clare Register Year 10 Dean Extension 4089
Chris Atkinson Year 11 Dean Extension 4099
John Quealy Year 12 Dean Extension 4085
Jane Corbett Year 13 Dean Extension 4084
John Quinn Counsellor 940 2028

Preparatory School

David Farmer Deputy Principal
Head of Years 7-8 Syndicate
940 2052
Diane Cumming Head of Years 4-6 Syndicate 940 2037
Ann-Maree Bateman Assistant Principal
Head of Junior Department
Extension 4072
Vicki Pettit Head of Education 940 2067
Alex Kelley Head of Sport 940 2037
Kelly McBride Head of Learning Enrichment 940 2067

Pre-school

Beverley Rose
Head of Pre-school 940 2030

Administration

Dianne MacDonald Director of Boarding 940 2045
Catherine Boyer Director of Development 940 2068
Julie Watson Registrar 940 2016
Chris Bond Accountant 940 2022
Margot de Spa PA to the Rector 940 2002
Barbara Inch PA to Head of Secondary School 940 2013
Barbara Prentice PA to Principal of Preparatory School 940 2037
Karen Monk Nurse 940 2040
Michael Nutt Old Collegians’ Office Manager 940 2036
Francesca Crampton Head of Communications /
Strategic Analyst
940 2078

From The Rector

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Term 1 is always a very busy one on the school calendar and 2012 will be no exception, with a number of important school events. An exciting celebratory event will be the Official Opening of the New Preparatory School by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand, on Thursday 23 February.

Let us show you around...

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If you missed our Open Days book at guided tour with us at a time that suits you. Our tours are personalised to suit your needs and give you every opportunity to see our students in action in the classroom. A guided tour gives you the opportunity to talk at length and in depth about the College programmes.

Regulus Magazine

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The Rector's magazine, Regulus, is an important part of the College’s communication with our whole-school community. The next issue is due out in early November.