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After a delayed start, due to fog, thirty-two Year 7–8 children and six staff arrived in Brisbane, three days later than planned. The all-girl contingent is across three sporting codes – netball, basketball and hockey.
The travelling teams, who return to Christchurch tonight, have thoroughly enjoyed the competitive sport, comradeship, and the experience of being on tour, and of course the warm and sunny weather. There have been many excellent results. Congratulations to the girls on their individual and collective successes.
Sincere thanks to the accompanying staff who not only coached the teams but also provided wonderful care and support to the girls. Thanks also to Head of Sport, Mr Kelley, who masterminded every detail of the trip and ensured an action-packed and memorable experience.
We are delighted to have the Life Education van visiting us for two weeks. It is situated in a new place this year, beside the College Shop.
Life Education began in Christchurch in 1988 in a static classroom and has evolved to operate three mobile classrooms with four qualified Life Education Educators. Life Education Trust Canterbury delivers the Life Education programme as far as the Hurunui District through to the Rakaia Region, reaching up to 20,000 children each year in 80 different primary and intermediate schools in Canterbury.
Being a health resource, Life Education works with the children through five subject strands: self-esteem, food and nutrition, body knowledge, social relationships, and substances. Exploring these strands helps them to understand the wonder of their own bodies, and how best to take care of them.
The Trust relies mostly on fundraising activities to deliver the programme to the Canterbury Community each year.
The school received the following information from Health New Zealand this week. The poster below provides information and guidance for choosing the correct path for supporting family health needs.
Regards
Jonathan Bierwirth
Principal of Preparatory School
Deputy for Rector
A large number of Speech and Drama students gave up the first four days of their holidays to take part in the Christchurch Speech and Drama Competition. The students performed wonderfully, showcasing their talents. For some this was their first competition and for others this is a longstanding highlight of the Speech and Drama calendar. The competition emphasises performance, personal growth and community in The Arts. Well done to all the participants.
Artem Kutovoy (Year 8) competed in the 2024 South Island Short Track Ice Speed Skating Championships, which was hosted in Dunedin during the last weekend of the holidays. Artem achieved a very commendable third place in his grade in short track speed skating. This accomplishment is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport.
A group of Preparatory and Secondary school students performed at the Highland and National Dancing New Zealand Championships, held in Ashburton in early July.
Kelicia Rui En Purcell (Year 7) competed in the 61st Wharenui Winter Olympics last weekend. This is their annual pinnacle meet which was established in 1963 with qualifying times required to enter. Kelicia raced in 12 events over four sessions in the Girls’ U12 category. She achieved six personal bests and also a Division II qualification time, with the following top three results:
Please note a new date has now been confirmed for the annual Ballet photo for all dancers Years 1-13.
Friday 20 September, 8.00am-8.35am in Gym 1.
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Ballet Winter Showcase. Our Secondary School Ballet Academy dancers will perform a captivating collection of classical, jazz, lyrical, national, and contemporary works. The event includes Performance Awards, NCEA Dance work, and a special premiere of a new Royal New Zealand Ballet performance piece, choreographed for Secondary School dancers by RNZB Dance Educator, Neve Pierce. Junior and Intermediate Company dancers from the Preparatory School will also showcase their new repertoire.
When: Sunday 11 August, 5.00pm–6.00pm
Where: Gough Family Theatre – Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: General Admission $20.00 (open seating)
The Duathlon will be held on Monday 9 September. Any students who are interested in this event and have not signed up will need to contact PE Specialist, Aimee Phillips at APH@stac.school.nz by Week 2, Term 3.
Students who are at AIMS Games at the same time will not be able to compete in this event. The Duathlon involves:
The online sales for the following 2024 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.
For any illness, students should stay home if unwell. Any student should also feel free to wear a mask if they wish to do so while at school.
For any absence, whether ill-health (including COVID-19) or otherwise, the College’s preferred platform for reporting this is via our online form which can be found at the button below:
If you are not able to report your child's absence using the online form, please report their absence via the relevant email address below. If you cannot get through to us via the form or email, please call our attendance line on +64 3 940 2031 (term time only).
