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The children have been uplifted and positive about being back at school this week, and have enjoyed the interactions with their classmates and teachers.
The warmer and lighter days have added to the feeling that Summer is on the way. In saying this, please ensure your child has sunscreen applied before leaving the house in the morning, and they have a wide-brimmed or bucket hat available at school every day.
It is a busy term ahead, please keep an eye on what’s scheduled. The beginning of term information from class teachers will have captured most of the planned events and activities.
This morning, the Preparatory School children and staff participated in the National ShakeOut earthquake drill. This is to remind the children about what to do in the event of an earthquake – Drop, Cover and Hold. The drill lasted 45 seconds. There was also some discussion in classes about tsunami – Long or Strong – Get Gone.
We are looking forward to Grandparents' Day tomorrow. The weather forecast continues to look hopeful – fingers crossed!
We have arranged a Christmas Goodies tasting stand outside the Centennial Chapel. This is the PTA's annual fundraiser, and after a nibbler (taste treat), there will be the option to order one of these beautiful cakes or other treats for Christmas. The stand will be operational for about an hour before the entertainment commences inside at 10.40am. Payment is required to be made at the time of ordering and EFTPOS will be available.
Following the conclusion of the entertainment in the Centennial Chapel (11.30am approximately), everyone will be piped outside and will meet up with the Preparatory School and Secondary School children eagerly waiting in anticipation. There will be a photographer available to capture this special day for those who would like a free group shot which will be taken over by the Senior College. Pre-school grandparents will walk to the Pre-school where the children and staff will be waiting.
Regards
Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector
Anna Lewis (Year 8) has been selected for the Canterbury U14 Girls' Touch Rugby Black team. She has also been selected to play in a New Zealand Barbarians Touch Rugby team for the Queensland All Nations Touch Tournament in December.
In early October, Archer Bryant (Year 4) competed in the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation U12 National Championships. After two days of round robin the Canterbury Spiders were placed third overall in New Zealand and went into the playoffs – the first time a South Island team has made the playoffs in a number of years. After an incredibly tough game they drew 2–2 and went into penalty time, where they unfortunately conceded a goal to finish the competition fourth out of 21 teams, and the top Canterbury team.
In the holidays, Elliott Harper (Year 7) competed in Gisborne at the New Zealand Skateboard Nationals. She exceeded expectations by qualifying for the finals and placing in the top 10 Open Women and came eighth overall!
It is with great excitement that we can share the following Preparatory School teams that have qualified for the National Finals in the New Zealand Future Problem Solving Competition that will take place in Auckland next weekend. Miss Lewis is very proud of the students' achievements and a fantastic number to be representing St Andrew’s College at the National finals! We wish them all the best!
Two St Andrew's College Highland dancers had outstanding success at the recent Highland Dancer of the Year competitions held in Nelson during the holidays.
Last week Georgia Gregg (Year 6) competed at the Ellesmere Highland Dance Competition, where she placed:
The Preparatory School Athletics Sports and House Event for Years 4–8 will be held on Tuesday 24 October at Ngā Puna Wai Athletics Track.
Students competing in the 1000m (Years 4–6) or 1200m (Years 7–8) races at 8.00am will need to arrange their own transport to Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub. Please ensure that you have communicated with your child’s classroom teacher these arrangements before Tuesday. Students are to wait at the opening gate for Mrs Cordner for marshalling.
Students will meet their class teacher in their classrooms at 7.50am for roll call and the buses will depart St Andrew's College promptly at 8.00am.
Please ensure your child has his/her hat with them and sunscreen has been applied at home. The children wear their sports gear, including tracksuits (no uniform is required for the day). Children are welcome to wear their House colours also, so long as it is a plain t-shirt and not branded. Sorry, no face paint is permitted. The children cannot wear athletics singlets due to the length of the day in the sun. PE/sports shoes must be worn to compete in all events. (Note: Spike shoes may be worn but with the sprigs removed).
No bought lunches will be available, so please make sure your child has a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Parents and whānau are warmly welcomed to join us for this exciting event.
Delicious Christmas goodies, locally made with the highest quality ingredients. The perfect gift for Christmas or keep to treat your own family! All proceeds will go towards the PTA 2023 fundraising drive.
This year the PTA are introducing two brand new offerings outside of the cake category:
The PTA is also again offering a range of Christmas cake options, all beautifully presented in a gift box:
More information about each of the PTA’s Christmas Goodies, including the ingredients list, can be found at the link below.
Melanoma Awareness Week follows Labour Day, Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 October.
The Get Spotted Casual Wear Day will be held on Friday 27 October.
The online sales for the following 2023 photographs are now available:
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
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