Preparatory School Newsletter

Thursday 30 March 2023

Message for families ordering school lunches yesterday

We have been advised that there was an issue paying by card through myKindo. The card payment provider, Windcave, made a change early in the morning which prevented payments from being accepted.

Card payment issues are now resolved. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Term 1 Goal Setting Reports

Following Parent-Teacher Interviews last week, the final reports will be posted to the Community portal next Thursday afternoon, 6 April.

The children in Erwin were the StACUp winning House for the end of Term 1. They enjoyed wearing red casual gear today.

Kids‘ Lit Quiz – WINNERS!

Scoring a massive 91½ points (out of 100), the Preparatory School team was victorious for the second year in a row at the 2023 Canterbury Kids' Lit Quiz. Congratulations to Harry, Emmet, Matilda and Zoe who all put in an incredible performance. Next stop, the National Finals in Wellington.

Our other team (Theo M, Louis H-C, Jessica A, and Genevieve) was also commendable, placed joint sixth with 81/100, which was the winning score at last year's competition.

Sincere thanks to Mrs Tracey Hull for preparing the teams so well for this event.

Lost Property

There are several items of lost property in the foyer beside the Reception door. Please have a look if your child has missing items.

End of Term 1

Just a reminder, Term 1 concludes on Thursday 6 April, at 12.35pm. Please note, there will be no Afterschool Care available. Term 2 commences on Tuesday 2 May at the normal time.

Regards

Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector

NZ Opera Performance

On Tuesday 4 April the New Zealand Opera will be performing to all the Preparatory School classes in the Centennial Chapel. The opera being performed is Sleeping Beauty, by the Italian composer Respighi but with a Kiwi flavour. The cost of the opera is $5.00 which is an extremely modest price, and a fantastic opportunity for students to experience live performance. This will be charged to your child’s school account. We have enjoyed the New Zealand Opera performances to our students in the past and look forward to another great production.

Student Successes

Creative Writing

Aneel Bartlett (Year 6) was awarded a Bronze Award in the Queen's Commonwealth Essay competition, out of thousands of submissions from around the world. This wonderful achievement was acknowledged by The Royal Commonwealth Society's Regional Commonwealth Day celebration on Sunday 12 March 2023. Aneel was presented with his bronze certificate and awarded a monetary prize.

Notices

Australian Tour Fundraiser 2023 – FAIRLIE PIES

A group of students from the Preparatory School will travel to Queensland in the July holidays on a sports tour. The Preparatory School has collaborated with Fairlie Pies to bring an exclusive offer to the families of St Andrew’s College as a fundraiser for the tour.

On Monday 1 May you will receive an email with the link to place your orders. You do not need to travel all the way to Fairlie to get your mouths around these amazing pies and there is no limit on the numbers you can order. This is a heads up, so you don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to bring a taste of Fairlie to your home!

Flavour options available are Creamy Vegetable, Creamy Chicken, Mince, Mince & Cheese, Bacon & Salmon, Steak, Silverside, or Pork Belly.

Be prepared to complete your order on Monday 1 May!

Australian Tour Fundraiser 2023 – QUIZ NIGHT

Preparatory School Community Quiz Night at the Elmwood Tavern, Sunday 11 June at 6.00pm.

More details to come at the start of Term 2!

Online Photography Ordering for 2023 | Now Live

The online sales for the following 2023 photographs are now available:

individual student photographs;
Secondary School tutor group photographs;
Preparatory School class photographs.

Details of how to order the photographs can be found on our website using the button below and you will need to log into StACNet using your St Andrew's College login.

If you have any questions relating to this service, please email photography@stac.school.nz.

ORDER PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE >

PIPE BAND CEILIDH: SAVE THE DATE

The very popular Pipe Band Ceilidh fundraiser (pronounced “kay-lee”) is back! Celebrate our Scottish heritage and help support the Pipe Band get to Scotland for the World Championships in August this year.

Make sure you save the date – Saturday 27 May, 7.00pm in Gym 1.

More details to come soon!