In the Classroom

Student Leadership

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Opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate leadership qualities abound at St Andrew’s College. We take very seriously our responsibility to instil skills and values that will help students to become the business and community leaders of tomorrow.

In the Preparatory School, many opportunities exist for leadership and service, particularly for older students. Examples include prefect, sacristan, librarian, sports captain, house captain, road patrol leader, science monitor and many more minor in-class responsibilities.

As students move through the Secondary School, opportunities and responsibilities expand still further. Middle School leaders are invited to devise and implement activities for the whole school, and are required to act as role models for their peers.

In the Senior College, an extraordinary range of leadership opportunities is offered. From Heads of College and prefects, to captains of individual sports teams and cultural groups, to Student Council leadership, students are challenged to take on roles where commitment, self-sacrifice and hard work are fundamental requirements. Many roles are filled by a formal interview process and in some cases on-the-job leadership training is provided.

All student leaders in the Senior College are provided with regular formal feedback so that their performance may be refined during the course of the year. In addition, their leadership service is noted on their student record as permanent testimony to their effort and achievements. 

From The Rector

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As I reflect back on another busy term, I am once again amazed at the variety of events and activities that we have managed to pack into eleven weeks.  Once again, there have been many reasons to celebrate, and successes to acknowledge.

Events have included Swimming and Athletics Sports Days, Founders’ Day, Governor-General’s Dinner, Boarding House Opening, Open Days and the creation of our very own ‘Lip Dub’, This is Us – all opportunities to enjoy our special StAC spirit and showcase some of our outstanding student talent.  Thank you to parents, PTA, Old Collegians and Board members who joined in on these occasions.

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.

Chapel Update

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The College is ready to embark on rebuilding its Memorial Chapel which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquakes. The Chapel is a significant facility that services the large St Andrew’s community which has a strong emotional connection to the present building. After a robust consultation process the decision has been made to deconstruct the existing Chapel and build a larger Chapel able to meet the College’s future needs.

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