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Pre-school to Year 13
The Ballet Academy offers classical ballet training for new and experienced dancers – with specialised tuition focusing on technique, musicality, and the joy of performance. With classes held within the school day, this offers our students a seamless transition from academic class to the Ballet Studio. Alongside technique classes we also offer extension Junior Jazzers, Pointe, and Companies – offering further quality dance experiences (see below).
The Preparatory Ballet Programme (Years 1–8)
Year 1-2: one class per week, 50 minutes during the school day.
Year 3-8: two classes per week (Class 1: 50 minutes during the school day, and Class 2: at lunchtime)
Annual examinations are held early in Term 3, and our popular production season occurs late in Term 4. If already training at private studios, we welcome you to join and enjoy all that the Academy offers for a dancer’s dedication and ability.
Joining the Academy
New students are always welcome. Please click here to complete the Ballet Registration form by visiting stac.nz/PrepForms or stac.nz/Ballet.
If your child wishes to start in Year 4 or above, due to the high level of training at these upper levels, new students must have suitable prior experience in any dance form (or gymnastics training). Please include experience details on the application form and note a trial class is required prior to acceptance, followed by a trial term.
Introduction to Ballet Class
New students with no or limited ballet experience are supported with a beginner class to learn the fundamentals of ballet giving them a solid and safe head start to their training and a quick gain in knowledge and confidence (this class is taken alongside their ballet year group classes). Compulsory for new dancers wishing to join at Year 3 and above (Term 1 only, held during a lunchtime).
Awards
Those completing the yearly programme earn: ballet examination certificate with medal; special blazer badge award for those achieving Gold with Excellence (Year 4 and above); cultural points, and Year 8 dancers are eligible to compete for the ‘Dancer of the Year’, ‘Meritorious Endeavour’, and ‘Performer’ awards.
Scholarships (New students only)
A senior scholarship (age 11 and over) is available to a student who must be new to the Ballet Academy in either Year 7 or 8. A successful applicant receives a one year 50% reduction on ballet fees. Applicants must be high ability dancers with a strong background in ballet, which is demonstrated by top results in past year’s ballet exams (submit copy of exam report with registration). An audition will be held if needed.
Pre-school Ballet
A 30-minute fun-filled class to encourage your Pre-school child’s imagination through creative and expressive movement. Using favourite songs and colourful props this class introduces the ballet basics, while developing self-confidence, co‑ordination, and musical awareness. To register, visit: stac.nz/PreschoolForms
Pointe Classes (Years 7–8)
Entry is available to any experienced dancer with the Academy or elsewhere.
Year 7 Pre-Pointe: A 20 minute strengthening and conditioning class held in Terms 3–4 (time to be arranged). $90.00 per term. Compulsory before taking the Beginner Pointe Class in Year 8.
Year 8 Beginner Pointe: Pre-requisite: completion of Pre-Pointe and tutor permission. A full year course, 30 minutes/week, currently held Thursday 3.30pm–4.00pm. $125 per term.
Extension Classes (Lunchtimes)
We offer three extension classes at different levels: ‘Junior Jazzers’ (Years 3–4), ‘Junior Company’ (Years 5–6) and ‘Intermediate Company’ (Years 7–8). The Companies offer a mix of styles including ballet, lyrical, national and jazz, and extra exam tips for ‘experts’.
Artistic Director / Tutor
Dr Carolyn Cairns achieved her Doctorate in Education specialising in understanding the expert practise of teaching ballet, including working closely with international ballet masters within the RNZB, the Australian Ballet, plus others. She trained with Lorraine Peters, QSM, and Russell Kerr, ONZM (past Artistic Director of the RNZB); studied ballet (RAD, BBO), modern jazz (NZAMD), character and national (ISTD); danced with Southern Ballet, its companies, and Dance Arts; won numerous awards including a student guest scholarship to the New Zealand School of Dance. Dr Cairns was the Ballet Mistress for Gallaudet University (Washington, DC), and is also a qualified high school and special education teacher (BSc, Dip Ed, MEd). She taught in both Australia and the USA, and held the senior management position of school principal (California) before returning to New Zealand.
Term Fees (see below + GST)
| Years 1–2 | $175 (one class/week) |
| Years 3–8 | $295 (two classes/week) |
| Beginner Class | $100 (held in Term 1 only) |
| Pre-school Ballet | $100 |
| Year 7 Pre-Pointe Class | $65 |
| Year 8 Beginner Pointe Class | $125 |
| Extension Classes | $100 |
Additional costs: examination fees and production costuming.
For further enquiries, or to enrol, please click here to complete the online registration or email ballet@stac.school.nz.
Visit stac.nz/Ballet to see the Preparatory School programme, with photos, videos and past productions.
Highland Dancing is available through private tuition, with classes available during lunchtimes and afterschool. Mrs Julie Hawke is a fully qualified member of the New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing and director of the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand.
Julie offers tuition in recitals and concerts, competition work and examination syllabus. Lessons are available for both boys and girls from Year 1. If you wish to make further enquiries, please phone Mrs Julie Hawke on +64 274 333 068 or email julie_hawke@xtra.co.nz or click here to complete the online form.
Tutors are available at the College to teach the following:
Fees
Most tutors charge at least $30.00 per half hour lesson for private lessons in the Music Suite studios.
Between 30–33 lessons are taken during the year. If you wish to know the exact scale of fees, please check with the tutor concerned.
To register, please complete the online Instrumental and singing form by visiting:
stac.nz/InstrumentTuition
Handbook: stac.nz/MusicHandbook
Lesson Time Preferences
Tutors try to accommodate all students’ requests. However, please understand that due to studio availability and tutor timetables, they may not be able to give you your first preference. Parents and tutors negotiate directly to find a time that is suitable for the student and tutor.
Absence
It is important that the tutor is advised of any absence by obtaining the tutor’s phone number and leaving
a message.
Tutors reserve the right to charge for lessons where no notification has been given of the student’s absence. Except in the case of illness, communication with the tutor should be no later than 24 hours before the lesson, in order to give tutors the chance to reorganise student times. We do appreciate your support in this matter.
Termination of Lessons
Students are expected to learn for the full year. If the student or parent wishes to finish lessons they must give four weeks’ notice. Otherwise, four weeks’ lessons will be charged in lieu of that notice. If you are unable to reach the tutor by phone, please inform the Head of Music.
Instrument Hire
The College has some instruments available for hire from $75.00 per term. If the College runs out of hire instruments, there are some very good ‘hire-to-buy’ schemes available in Christchurch at Sedley Wells or KBB Music Shop.
Performance Evening
Towards the end of each term there is an opportunity for all students, from beginner to advanced, to perform. Parents provide an ideal first audience and the evening is made as informal as possible, so that the first performance experience is a pleasant one. Any St Andrew’s student can take part, whether learning at the school or from an outside teacher. These are held in the Preparatory School Music Room.
Preparatory School Orchestra
This group is made up of students who are currently receiving music tuition. The group currently sits at about 20 players. The orchestra plays musical arrangements which are specially written for the group. Rehearsals are taken by Ms Ros Emeleus and take place at lunchtime on Wednesdays.
Preparatory School Chamber Groups
Groups are formed each year depending on the instruments the students play and are co-ordinated by Mr Mark Hodgkinson. More able groups are now able to compete in the NZCT Chamber Music Competion.
Preparatory School Cantare Choir
This is an auditioned choir made of students in Years 6–8. This choir is directed by Music Specialist, Ms Ros Emeleus, and leads the weekly chapel services, and performs at school and community occasions. The Cantare Choir rehearses during Period 6 on Tuesday afternoons.
Preparatory School Junior Choir
This choir is made up of students in Years 3–5 and rehearses once a week. A variety of songs are taught and performed on various occasions throughout the year. This choir is conducted by a specialist Music teacher.
More able Preparatory School students can join.
Jazz Orchestra
This jazz big band is open to students in Years 7–10. Preparatory School musicians who play the saxophone, trumpet or trombone are strongly encouraged to be part of this fun and accessible group. Please see Mr Duncan Ferguson for further details, or consult the Sports and Cultural Handbook at stac.nz/SportsCulturalOptions.
Concert Orchestra
This orchestra numbers over 30 players and plays a wide variety of music, under the direction of Mr Mark Hodgkinson. It is suitable for Year 7–8 students of Grade 4 level or higher, who may have already played in a conducted ensemble. The orchestra rehearses every Thursday lunchtime and also alternating Tuesday lunchtimes. Preparatory students may be excused from the Tuesday rehearsal.
The Concert Orchestra combines with the senior chamber orchestra to become the St Andrew’s College symphony orchestra for major College events and the Orchestra Festival. The group numbers about 60 players and gives the students a full orchestra experience.
If you have any enquiries regarding Music at St Andrew’s, please do not hesitate to contact Head of Music, Mr Duncan Ferguson, by email on DFE@stac.school.nz or contact the specialist Music teacher direct. We are only too happy to hear from students interested in joining any of these groups and look forward to their involvement.
St Andrew’s College Pipe Band is an iconic part of St Andrew’s College. Over 140 students from the College are involved with Pipe Band. Learners start on the practice chanter or drum pads before they progress onto the full instruments. The Pipe Band perform at concerts, competitions and other special events. The Band won the 2013 Juvenile World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow, was runner-up in 2018 and placed third out of 45 teams in the Juvenile grade in 2023. Students can learn the pipes and drums from the age of eight with tutors at the College. Lesson times are arranged either during school time or other mutually agreed times and are held in the Askin Pipe Band Centre on the College campus. Click here for more information.
Click here to complete the online form and to register as a new student to the pipe band. For further eqnuries, contact our Pipe Band Director, Mr Richard Hawke, by emailing RHA@stac.school.nz.
Year 7 children are invited to volunteer as road patrollers at the Kea crossing on Normans Road. Training is given by the Police Education Officer from the Papanui Police. This is a very responsible duty and requires parental assistance in ensuring punctual attendance. There are 30 children trained for road patrol, and the commitment is two duties per week for two terms.
Tuition is available in Speech and Drama and related subjects. Students may choose to enter either Speech New Zealand or Trinity College examinations and / or competitions, or may simply attend to build confidence, have fun and improve skills in drama, speaking and communication with their peers.
Tuition fees and lesson options:
Individual, pairs and small group lessons are available and typically run for 30–40 minutes. Prices range from $240–$350+GST per student, per term, and a minimum of 30 lessons per year are guaranteed.
Please click here to complete the online application form if you wish for your child to receive Speech and Drama tuition or you may wish to contact the tutor directly.
In coming to St Andrew’s College Preparatory School, we ask that all children in Years 4–8 be part of a team; the aim being they will develop the skills to be supportive, caring, and positive team members – people who contribute to the team culture in a positive way. They will StAC Up – be ready, be respectful and be safe.
A good team member is someone who can support and assist less able players, can include others in the game, can cope with mistakes, and be someone who can share in the success of others. In this school the teachers are responsible for guiding and working with primary aged children, and the development of the Key Competencies is given status and importance.
In a sporting context, it cannot be the score or result which is the most important. Success is measured by how well the team plays. Wins and losses need to be shared and owned – there will be elements of good and poor play in both. A positive team culture will see positives in a loss and areas of poor play in a win.
For the children the emphasis will be:
This environment fosters personal growth and development, not only as an individual but also as a member of a team. Being part of a team in the Preparatory School means all children will have the opportunity to play.
Where possible, children will be accommodated in their chosen sport. For some students, sport will be a forum for excellence and outstanding achievement. Achievement in any activity will be encouraged and celebrated by the school. Mr Alex Kelley is the Head of Preparatory School Sport, and he is supported by the co-ordinators of the various sports and activities. Following is a list of the sports available to Preparatory School students and information to aid parents and students in choosing a sport.
Student and Parent Sporting Obligations
All students from Years 4–8 are required to take part in at least one summer and one winter sport. It is expected that where the College offers a sport, the students at St Andrew’s College play for the College.
Parents / students may apply in writing to the Head of Preparatory School Sport for a dispensation from their sporting obligations where there is a significant commitment to a sport or activity outside the College which is not catered for in the College.
We expect students who have selected a sport for the season to make every effort to commit to the team. This means turning up to practices and games at the correct time and informing the coach beforehand if they are unable to do so. In several sports, failure to field sufficient numbers on the day can result in a fine for the College.
Information to Students and Parents
Sports meetings are held every Thursday morning and students should also regularly check the Daily Notices for sports information.
Sports Associations
St Andrew’s College is part of the Independent Schools Sports Association and the Canterbury Primary Schools Sports Association. We compete in various tournaments run by these organisations.
Sports Exchanges
Inter-school sports days are held throughout the year. These include other local independent schools, schools around the North and South Islands, and Australia.
Sports Carnivals at St Andrew’s College:
Term 1: Swimming, Duathlon
Term 2: Cross Country
Term 4: Athletics, Triathlon
Coaches and Managers Required
St Andrew’s College invites you to assist with one of our sports teams as a coach or manager. Positions could be for mid-week or weekend teams. We value the reliability, expertise, and knowledge of our parents.
Please contact our Head of Preparatory School Sport, Mr Alex Kelley on AKE@stac.school.nz or via the Preparatory School office on +64 3 940 2037 if you can help or if you require further information.
AthleticsCo-ordinator: Mr Isaac Leota – ILE@stac.school.nz
Athletics is available for students from Years 4–8 and is made up of sprints, relays, middle distance, jumps, throws and hurdles.
There are two morning options available to the students on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30am–8.15am. The Tuesday morning sessions offer students the opportunity to focus on sprinting and throwing. The Thursday morning sessions offer students the opportunity to focus on high jump and long jump. Students can choose to do one or both sessions each week.
Sessions are run by outside expert coaches and focus on the fundamental skills as well as sport specific skills required for athletics.
Students can wear their PE uniform or purchase the school athletic singlet from the College Shop.
Co-ordinator: Mr Alex Kelley – AKE@stac.school.nz
Cricket is offered as a summer sport to students in Years 1–8. All junior cricket is played between 9.00am and midday on Saturdays. Years 8 Premier teams play in the afternoon from 12.30pm. Our ability to field teams at each year level is number dependant.
Years 7–8 teams will generally practise once per week with the Preparatory First XI training twice per week. Practice sessions are usually held after school, running for approximately one hour.
Girls cricket for Year 7-8 students is a growing sport at St Andrew’s College. If there are enough interested girls, then St Andrew’s College will look to place a team in the Saturday girl's competition. Practices will take place at a lunchtime to be determined.
Those playing Cricket on a Saturday are provided with a cricket shirt. They also need to have white shorts or cricket trousers and white socks. It is recommended that students wear either white trainers or specialist cricket footwear. Players will be supplied with a broad-brimmed sun hat. Those selected for the 1st XI will be provided with a 1st XI cap, which will be disbursed to their account.
Although students are welcome to use their own cricket equipment, each team will be supplied with the gear necessary for their grade, including the appropriate protective equipment.
A cricket skills centre is offered to Year 1–6 students in Terms 1 and 4, separate from the teams which play in the Canterbury Junior Cricket Association. This focuses on skill development and takes place on Thursdays, 3.30pm–4.15pm.
Co-ordinator: Mrs Marlene Van der Bent – MVA@stac.school.nz
Years 1–3 students are invited to develop and practice their netball skills in Terms 1 and 4. Sessions take place on Wednesdays, 2.30pm–3.15pm on the Junior School court.
The skills-based sessions focus on providing students with the opportunity to develop the fundamental movement skills through play in a range of fun activities and games.
Students may play in school uniform but should wear running shoes.
Co-ordinator: Mr David Ermerins – DER@stac.school.nz
Year 3–4 students have one lunchtime practice per week to develop their basketball skills and team play. Teams play in a Thursday afterschool competition at Bishopdale YMCA or Pioneer Stadium in Terms 1 and 4.
Emphasis is placed on learning the fundamentals skills and working as a team in an enjoyable, low-pressure atmosphere. Rules are modified to help build each player’s confidence and enjoy their basketball experience.
Singlets are provided.
Co-ordinator: Mr David Ermerins – DER@stac.school.nz
Year 5-8 students have the option of taking part in an in-house basketball skills programme during terms 1 and 4, Friday mornings 7.30am-8.15am at the Preparatory School. The focus is developing basketball skills.
Co-ordinator: Miss Aimee Phillips – APH@stac.school.nz
Mini Kickers is a Summer Football Programme available to Year 1–6 students during Terms 1 and 4.
Sessions take place on Wednesdays at 2.45pm–3.45pm (2.45pm–3.30pm for Year 1 students). Please note the day and time could change depending on turf availability.
Mini Kickers is comprised of skill sessions and small games closely linked with the New Zealand Junior Football Framework and Mainland’s First Kicks Programme. Our programme is designed to teach students basic football skills and provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all. The skills covered throughout the sessions include dribbling, passing, striking the ball and 1v1 play. All sessions end with game play and exposure to playing football in small-sided games.
This programme is co-ordinated by former Football International, Aimee Phillips, and facilitated by Adam Fleming and a combination of current players from Profile Coaching Academy from a range of local clubs in Christchurch.
Co-ordinator: Mr Alex Kelley – AKE@stac.school.nz
Futsal is offered as a skills development programme for Years 5–8 students in Terms 1 and 4.
Our Futsal skills development programme sees professional coaches lead students in a variety of skills and small sided games. The main skills explored through these sessions include dribbling, passing, shooting and moving into space.
Year 7–8 students practice on Thursday lunchtimes in the gym and Year 5–6 students on Wednesday lunchtimes. The sessions take place on the Preparatory turf and in the event of rain, underneath the Cloud.
Students are required to wear their school PE uniform and appropriate footwear.
Co-ordinator: Mr Jonathan Hoh – JHO@stac.school.nz
Badminton is offered as a social sports club for students in Years 8 during Terms 1 and 4. The club meets during Monday lunchtimes in Gym 2. Please note there is a maximum number of 20 students for this club.
The Badminton Club is a place for students to enjoy the sport, meet new friends, and to learn the basics of badminton.
Every Badminton Club session, the students will have a brief warm up, a skills lesson, and some free time to have a few games with their friends.
All equipment is provided, and all that players need is to change into PE gear before they start the session.
Co-ordinator: Mrs Monique O’Sullivan – MOU@stac.school.nz
Summer hockey is a social, non-competitive sports option for Years 3–8 students in Terms 1 and 4.
Games take place on Monday nights between 4.00pm and 6.00pm at Nunweek Park and we expect students to attend all games. There are no weekly practice sessions.
Summer hockey is primarily offered as a fitness and participation sport. In light of this, teams are selected on the basis of class and year groups rather than ability.
The uniform is the St Andrew’s College blue PE polo, blue PE shorts and long navy blue socks which can be purchased from the College Shop. A mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory, and players also require a hockey stick.
Co-ordinator: Miss Lori Haisty – LHS@stac.school.nz
Mountain biking, after a successful trial, will continue at St Andrew’s College in 2023 and is available for Years 7–8 students in Terms 1 and 4.
Mountain biking takes place on Wednesdays 2.45pm–5.00pmm and students travel to the Christchurch Adventure Park to practice on the variety of tracks.
Parents/caregivers are needed to help transport students and their bikes. Riders must be confident and have a bike suitable for the terrain.
Co-ordinator: Mrs Jo Cordner – JBA@stac.school.nz
Tennis is offered as a summer sport for students in Years 4–8 during Terms 1 and 4.
Morning practice sessions lead by qualified coaches are offered to players of all abilities throughout the season. Practice mornings will be confirmed at the start of Term 1.
There is a tennis singles ladder operating in the school during Terms 1 and 4 for students of all abilities. The top singles ladder players compete for the school cup in Term 4, and an open doubles tournament takes place in Term 4 also.
Advanced players are also selected from the ladder for inter-school fixtures once or twice a term.
Co-ordinator: Mr Mason Shaw – MSX@stac.school.nz
Touch is a sports option for students in Years 6–8 in Terms 1 and 4.
Teams compete at St Andrew’s College every Friday afternoon against the other independent schools. There are no practice sessions.
Touch is offered primarily as a fitness and participation sport but has both social and competitive grades available. Team selections are based on ability and participation.
There is a competition held in Term 4, and Year 6 students are also invited to take part.
Students are required to wear their school PE uniform and appropriate footwear.
Co-ordinator: Mrs Julia Evans – JEV@stac.school.nz
Offered in Terms 1 and 4 to Years 7–8 students, volleyball gives students the opportunity to develop their skills and play volleyball games against their peers.
A professional coach will take practice sessions, generally at lunchtime.
In Term 4, students will have the option to be part of Canterbury Volleyball League Competition.
Students should wear PE uniform for training and game purposes.
Co-ordinator: Miss Lori Haisty – LHS@stac.school.nz
Water polo is available to Years 7–8 in Terms 1 and 4.
Water polo teams play a 30-minute game in the Years 7–8 inter-school competition at Jellie Park Pool or QEII on Fridays, between 7.00pm–9.00pm. This day and time may change due to pool availability.
Places are limited due to the number of teams which can be entered.
Participating in water polo students acquire advanced aquatic skills such as treading water, sculling and swimming. These skills are picked up more readily at a young age and will increase their chances of survival in any aquatic environment. Students will also learn valuable team and leadership skills, hand-eye co‑ordination and ball handling skills.
All competitors are required to wear school togs and a protective cap, which is provided by the College. Mouth guards are optional but are recommended.
Co-ordinator: Mr Dave Ermerins – DER@stac.school.nz
Basketball is offered from Years 5–8 in Terms 2 and 3.
The competition is held either at Bishopdale YMCA, Middleton Grange or Pioneer Stadium.
Teams play on either a Monday, Thursday or Friday after school.
For those new to basketball there is also a basketball skills option on Friday mornings, 7.30am-8.15am at the Preparatory School.
Co-ordinator: Mr Alex Kelley – AKE@stac.school.nz
Football is offered as a sports option for Years 1–8 students in Terms 2 and 3.
St Andrew’s College Preparatory School football teams play in the Mainland Football Competition on Saturday mornings. Saturday teams are made up of Year 4–8 boys and girls.
Teams are coached by current staff, tertiary students and professional coaches. All teams practise once a week, except for the 1st XI, which meets twice a week.
The 1st XI team occasionally plays visiting school teams mid-week. The top school team usually plays in the 13th Grade competition.
Shorts and socks can be purchased from the College Shop. Shirts are provided by the College.
Years 1–3 students have one lunchtime practice a week during Terms 2 and 3 with Preparatory School Football Captains.
HockeyCo-ordinator: Mr Alex Kelley – AKE@stac.school.nz
Hockey is a winter sports option for Years 1–8 students in Terms 2 and 3.
Hockey is offered in different variations to students depending on their year level.
Years 1–2 students have one lunchtime practice a week during Terms 2 and 3 with Preparatory School Hockey Captains.
Year 3–8 students have one practice and play one game every week.
Mini Sticks (Years 3 and 4) play their games on a Friday afternoon/evening and have one practice per week.
Kiwi Sticks (Year 5 and 6) and Kwik Sticks (Year 7 and 8) have one practice, one core sport practice (during school time) and play one game (usually on Saturdays) per week. The Years 7 and 8 competition is 7 aside.
Saturday games are usually held between 8.00am and 2.00pm.
Saturday morning games are held at various venues around Christchurch, including Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Medbury School, Christchurch Girls’ High School, Burnside High School, St Andrew’s College Preparatory School, St Margaret’s College, Marist and Nunweek Park.
Students are expected to attend all practices and games.
The uniform is a St Andrew's College hockey shirt, blue shorts and long blue socks which can be purchased from the College Shop. A mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory. Hockey shirts are provided by the school.
NetballCo-ordinator: Miss Annabelle Kerr – AKX@stac.school.nz
Netball is offered as a sport option for Years 1–8 students in Terms 2 and 3.
Netball is delivered in different variations depending on students' year levels.
For Years 1–2 students, a mini skills option is offered for throughout the school year. During Terms 2 and 3, this is led by the Preparatory School Year 8 netball captains.
Years 3–6 play in the Future Ferns Competition, which introduces basic netball skills and positional play. Students are rotated around positions several times in each game to experience and practise a number of skills. There is one practice at school and one after school game on Thursdays or Fridays from 4.00pm–5.00pm at the Netball Centre in Hagley Park each week. There may be a Saturday morning option for Year 6 students.
Year 7–8 students play in the Saturday competition at the Hagley Netball Courts. We have an ‘A’ squad and also a number of mixed ability teams. Students have the opportunity to specialise in particular positions, however, this is not a necessity and coaching is pitched at positional flexibility. Students have one or two practices per week. On Saturday there is a 50-minute game which is held at Hagley Netball Courts.
All netball players must wear either PE sports or a netball skirt and a top to all competition games.
Their school PE uniform is suitable for practices and to wear to and from the courts on Saturdays. Gear can be purchased from the College Shop in Term 1.
RugbyCo-ordinator: Mason Shaw – MSX@stac.school.nz
Rugby is offered to Years 1–8 students in Terms 2 and 3 by the Junior Rugby Co-ordinator, along with staff and parent assistance.
Teams from Under 6 to Under 11 practise at least once a week and the Under 12 and Under 13 teams have two practices per week. Teams also play one game each week which are played on Saturday mornings, with starting times varying between 8.45am and 11.45am. Teams are dependent on player numbers.
The College has a Rugby Development Officer who is available to assist all coaches and teams at some stage in the season. All teams are supported by the StAC Rugby Club.
Players are expected to attend all practices and games, including fixtures during school holidays unless suitable notification is given to the coach.
The uniform for St Andrew’s College rugby teams is Kooga socks, shorts and rugby jersey. The socks and shorts can all be purchased from the College Shop. A rugby jersey will be provided by the Rugby Club. A mouth guard is provided by the C.R.F.U.
Preparatory School Co-curricular Options