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Preparatory School Newsletter

Thursday 25 May 2023

The StAC-Up winning House for mid Term 2 is MacGibbon. This means that the MacGibbon students may wear casual gear with a little (or a lot) of yellow to school next Thursday, 1 June.  

 

 

Whakataukī for this week – Persistence

A good whakataukī for Cross Country and winter sport, this whakataukī encourages us to not give up. When fishing, a shark will fight the whole time it is on the line. In comparison, an octopus will surrender once it’s been hooked. No matter how hard things get, let us fight like a shark!

Travel Survey

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.

 

Regards

 

Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector

JB


Cross Country

On Monday 22 May, the Preparatory School held their annual Cross Country. The build up to the event, involved students practising at home, with their classroom teachers, and during PE lessons. With the Cross Country as the context, the students soon realised that goal setting, and a positive mindset was important to succeed in this event.

Students participated at a range of levels and demonstrated success both on and off the track, with all students involved in one way or another, successfully contributing to the spirit of the event. With participation at the forefront, there was a close race between Houses regarding participation points. That only left one aspect, the runners and the position they placed. Amazing!

Thompson made up a lot of ground with very strong runners, however, was pipped at the post by one point! With Erwin winning our 2023 Cross Country. What a close competition. 

Thank you to everyone who was involved in contributing to this event. A huge team effort from everyone. 

Results >

Notices


STACTALKS: TEENS AND TECH

During this technology-focused presentation, St Andrew’s College staff and members of the College wider community will discuss the topic of technology and adolescent well-being. They will present their ideas about the positive and negative impacts of technology use and will reflect on the approach St Andrew’s has adopted in response to research about technology, pornography, teaching and learning and social media.

The evening will conclude with a panel discussion where parents will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and consider strategies they can adopt at home to promote positive technological use and prioritise well-being.

Date: Tuesday 20 June
Time: 6.30pm–8.00pm
Location: Centennial Chapel

REGISTER HERE >
StAC Talks 2x1 Session 4
Ceilidh 2x1 Tile v2

PIPE BAND CEILIDH: SILENT AUCTION NOW LIVE!

The silent auction for the Ceilidh is now live. Please register and view the Silent and Live auction items here, which are open to everyone.

REGISTER AND VIEW ONLINE AUCTION  >

We still have a few tickets available for the Ceilidh. 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)

PURCHASE CEILIDH TICKETS >

Student Successes


Highland Dancing

At the North Canterbury Highland and National Dancing Association competition held last weekend Iaera Abrahamson (Year 3), won Most Points Under 8 Years and Nayana Abrahamson (Year 1) won Most Points 6 Years and Under. 

 

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Kalisa Zhang (Year 8) competed at South Island Championships (stage 4) over the weekend. She placed first for all four routines – Free, Hoop, Ball and Club, and won the overall South Island Championship.