Term 2, Week 9
In Brief:
- Term 2 concludes tomorrow, Friday 5 July – both the Preparatory School and Secondary School finish at 12.35pm. There is no Afterschool Care available;
- School Reports will be posted tomorrow on the Community Portal;
- School holidays: Monday 8 July to Monday 22 July, school resumes on Tuesday 23 July at the normal time, Monday 22 July is a Teacher Only day;
- Calendar (Term Fixtures) in StACNet;
- The Preparatory School Music Concert was held on Wednesday night in the Centennial Chapel. The concert was a celebration of music. Please refer to the full article further on in the newsletter;
- Lost Property – please check the items in the foyer.
End of Term 2
I wish the children and staff the very best for the two-week holiday break. Term 2 is often the most difficult due to the cold, wet, and short days. There has also been significant sickness. We can look forward to the start of Term 3 and the prospect of more sunlight and warmth.
Concerning
I had a member of the public ring me on Monday afternoon, just before 4.00pm, to inform me one of our younger students was in St Andrew’s Square (near Elmwood Park) in the pouring rain presumably waiting to be picked up. I drove there to check, but the child was no longer there. It is not a good idea for our children to wait for collection in obscure places, especially when we have Afterschool Care operating daily until 5.20pm.
StAC-Up Winning House
The StAC-Up Winning House for the end of Term 2 is Erwin. The children in Erwin House can come to school in casual wear tomorrow with a little or lot of red.
Miss Annabelle Kerr – Preparatory School Year 7 Teacher
Annabelle has resigned from her position and will finish on Friday 2 August. She started at the College at the beginning of the 2022 school year. Annabelle has been exceptional in all areas of her teaching at the school. She is also a highly regarded netball coach. Annabelle plans to head overseas for a travelling experience. Her friendly and kind demeanour, and all-round competence will be missed.
On behalf of our school community, I thank Annabelle for her time at the College and I wish her the best for her travels.
Parent Interviews: Monday 29 July – Thursday 1 August
The interviews next term will be in-person and spread over four days. Please note, all Years 4–8 children are required to attend the interviews.
If there is no suitable time available for you, please contact your child’s class teacher directly (via email) and another day and time will be arranged.
Site link: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
School code: yeatp
At this interview, your child’s mid-year report and results will be discussed.
World Vision 40-Hour Famine
As a College, we are supporting World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine (20 hours for primary-aged children). You will be able to support your child’s involvement and challenge by contributing financially – small amounts, gifted by many, will achieve a significant result! The children can participate any time now until the end of the upcoming school holidays.
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
No need to sign up individually; to access the St Andrew’s College World Vision site to donate please click here.
For more information about this incredibly worthwhile fundraising campaign, as well as useful ideas about what your child can do for the 20 hours, please click here.
Regards
Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector
