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A booklet is produced which sets out relevant information for each Pipe Band trip. A booklet is produced which sets out relevant information for each Pipe Band trip. Participating in competitions will be a memorable experience. The eyes of the College will be on every member of the party. The management team trusts each Pipe Band member and expects from you the highest of standards at all times. We ask that each of you does your best at all times.
To maintain an environment in which each student exercises self-discipline and sets high standards, promotes the good name of the College and protects the rights of everyone in the community.
1. To maintain an environment in which each student exercises self-discipline and sets high standards, promotes the good name of the College and protects the rights of everyone in the community. The Rector has overall responsibility for discipline. When students are involved in trips this responsibility is delegated to staff-in-charge.
2. Students are expected to maintain good standards of dress and grooming at all times. They are required to behave courteously to staff, other students and hosts, and to abide by the standards set by the College.
The above behaviour will have an outcome at the discretion of the Pipe Band management.
4. For totally unacceptable behaviour, parents will be informed and other appropriate action will be taken by the management team or Rector on return. Such behaviour includes:
Unacceptable behaviour is likely to result in a student being sent home before the completion of the trip, at the parents’ expense.
5. The Rector may, without any minimum period of notice, suspend or expel any student for serious misbehaviour or serious breaches of discipline.
No student may absent him/herself from the College party or its arranged activities, except for special reasons, which have been approved by the Pipe Band support staff.
All students have the right to be free from bullying. Any form of bullying is contrary to St Andrew’s College philosophy and will not be tolerated. (Please refer to the relevant College policy, or see the Preparatory School, Middle School and Senior College handbooks.)
Essential transport will be arranged by staff. Students should not accept lifts without the approval of staff or hosts.
It is the responsibility of parents to inform the College in writing of any health problems likely to affect a student while on College trips. (A consent form will be sent out for completion prior to each trip.) Please ensure your child’s medical information is up to date in the Community Portal which you can click here to access.
Students taking prescribed medication should ensure that they have an ample supply for the duration of the trip. For minor needs, a simple First Aid kit will be carried by the trained staff.
Parents are asked to authorise the management team to give permission for an emergency operation if, after considerable effort, the parents cannot be contacted.
When students are involved in informal social activities while competing, the same high standards of behaviour are expected as when staff are present. The College policy regarding alcohol must be adhered to.
All personal property must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
It is the student’s personal responsibility to take all reasonable care to safeguard money and personal possessions. Money should not be left in insecure places.
The College does not carry insurance for loss of student property on College trips.
Students are required to wear the appropriate uniform/dress as directed by the management team. Uniforms must be worn correctly and in accordance with College standards at all times. All uniforms should be dry-cleaned and pressed.
The appearance of students must be in keeping with College expectations whether in uniform or not.
Students are expected to be punctual to all commitments such as briefings, practices and departure times.
Students need to be aware that lateness by one or more students will have a detrimental effect on the whole tour party.
On trips, students will be advised of the time and venue for the daily briefing. All students are expected to attend these briefings.
At these briefings, instructions on activities, times, uniform/dress, expected behaviour and conduct relevant to the day will be given. Daily briefings will be organised by the management team and will include input as appropriate from the student leaders.
Cell phones are permitted and are recommended to be taken for when students are on ‘free time.’ Each student is to take responsibility for organising this service if required.
Cell phones are not permitted to be used at times indicated by team management. This will include all practice and contesting times and on any occasion when the Band is being hosted together, such as at a dinner. Cell phones will be confiscated if used inappropriately.
Students should have access to their own spending money. Under no circumstances should money be lent by students to other students.
For the duration of trips no student is to consume, be affected by, or be in possession of alcohol at any time. Please click here to read the relevant College policy.
For the duration of trips no student is to smoke, vape or be in possession of any sort of tobacco or cigarettes.
This applies to all activities, even those where parents are present. Tobacco products cannot be purchased on others’ behalf.
Please click here to read the relevant College policy.
For the duration of trips no student can use, be affected by, be in possession of, or be dealing with any sort of drugs or party pills. For the duration of trips no student can use, be affected by, be in possession of, or be dealing with any sort of drugs or party pills.
St Andrew’s College has a zero tolerance policy on drug use. Drugs are illegal and the College retains a non-negotiable position on any illegal substances.
Please click here to read the relevant College policy.
Pipe Band Handbook
