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Please remain safety conscious and ‘on alert’ as you navigate our neighbouring streets in vehicles. The number of cars has increased as fewer children walk, scoot or bike to school. With poor visibility, it is essential crossing points are used. We have had a couple of days with brutal sunstrike. If driving on Normans Road towards Papanui Road and you cannot see, please stop, and plot an alternative route.
If you use the drop-off zone, please do not attempt to turn right onto Normans Road when the Kea crossing is operating (30 minutes before school starts and 20 minutes from when school concludes).
With sickness levels increasing, please do not send your child to school if they are unwell.
Finally, a quick reminder that dogs, even on leads, are not permitted on the College grounds. This includes Saturday sport.
We are looking forward to the Years 4–8 Cross Country on Monday, 10.40am–12.45pm. The route will alter slightly so we do not use or finish on the main rugby field.
Race results will be available by clicking here.
If you are not already a user please take a look at Netsafe by clicking here. They have a useful toolkit for parents with practical ways to keep your children safe on line.
The Christchurch City Council annual School Travel Survey is now live. This 5–10 minute survey will improve understanding of school travel patterns across Christchurch. This will help with improving safety, especially for those using active transport. The survey is open to all school communities (students, parents/caregivers and one staff member per school), until 5.00pm on Wednesday 31 May. There are 10 x $50.00 supermarket vouchers up for grabs. The survey can be found by clicking here.
Tomorrow St Andrew’s College will support Bullying Free NZ and Pink Shirt Day.
The kaupapa this year is focused on what it means to be an 'upstander'. You can read more about Pink Shirt Day and access resources about bullying by clicking here.
If you would like to donate to the Mental Health Foundation you can do so by clicking here.
Regards
Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector
This week is Road Safety Week and the Pre-school children have been learning about how to be safe when using the road. They role-played safely crossing the road using signs borrowed from the Preparatory School Road Patrol, and cars they made from cardboard boxes. On Wednesday the Pre-school held a Beep Beep Day, where the staff and children came dressed in yellow – the colour associated with road safety – and also made delicious fruit snacks in the shape of cars.
The very popular Pipe Band Ceilidh fundraiser (pronounced “kay-lee”) has returned for 2023 and celebrates St Andrew's proud Scottish heritage. Come along to a good old-fashioned Scottish knees-up for a friendly, fun and energetic night of haggis, music, drams and dancing in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your dancing shoes and wear a touch of tartan!
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our Scottish heritage and help support the Pipe Band get to Scotland for the World Championships this August this year.
Date: Saturday 27 May, 7.00pm
Venue: St Andrew's College Gym 1
Tickets: $69.00 (drink on arrival and light supper)
As of today, the Silent Auction for Ceilidh is now live! Please register and view the Silent and Live auction items here:
