Learning at St Andrew's College

We secure our future by inspiring trust and confidence through living out our values and demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement.

TRUTH / PONO – Integrity in everything we say and do.

EXCELLENCE / KAIRANGI – Reaching beyond what people expect of us.

FAITH / WHAKAPONO – In self, others, and our future.

CREATIVITY / AUAHATANGA – Daring to imagine, turning ideas into reality.

INCLUSIVITY / KANORAU – Valuing diversity; embracing different perspectives.

Term Fixtures is a ’live’ calendar on the intranet. It will be added to / updated as information is received. This can also be viewed on the St Andrew's College App (download via Apple App Store or Google Play. For more details, view the instructional video or download the PDF guide).

Important upcoming events are also listed in the Secondary School newsletter, On Strowan, which is emailed home twice per term.

Click here to view St Andrew's College 2025 Term Dates.

Your Timetable

Your timetable is full of abbreviations that tell you when your class is, where it is, with what teacher and also your year level.

The timetable code is explained below:

• Middle School Reception – This is for students in Years 9–11. You will find the Head of Middle School and your Dean here.
• Senior College Reception – This is for students in Years 12 and 13. You will find the Head of Senior College and your Dean here. Senior College Reception – This is for students in Years 12 and 13. You will find the Head of Senior College and your Dean here. Mr Tauti’s office is upstairs in the Senior College (SC201).
• Strowan House – This is the Main College Reception. Upstairs is where you will have ESOL Classes.
• Centennial Chapel – This is where you will attend Chapel Services with your year level or with the other boarding students.
• Cafeteria – This is where you can buy food for morning tea or lunch if you are not a boarder.
• Boarding Houses – Our onsite accommodation for students in Years 9–13.

Strowan House – SH
Strowan House is a heritage building which was built in the 19th century. It is one of the original buildings at St Andrew’s College.

Centennial Chapel
This very special, state-of-the-art building plays a very important part in College life. It is where students attend chapel services, meet for assemblies and other special events and occasions.

Boarding Houses
We have three modern, state-of-the-art boarding houses. Thompson House for girls, and Rutherford and MacGibbon Houses for boys.

The Green Library and Innovation Centre – GI
The library is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am–5.00pm, and 6.30pm–8.00pm Monday to Thursday. The library staff can assist you with any project or research work, using email and the internet.

Technology Centre – TC
The RDH Steel Technology Centre is where you will find the Graphics, Design, Food and Fabric Technology, Computing, and Multimedia rooms.

Arts Block – AB
The building is known as the ‘Arts Block’ even though there are no Art classes here. This is where the Geography, Languages (Spanish, French and Japanese), Commerce, Social Sciences and English classes are held.

Spiro Science and Mathematics Centre – SB
All Science classes are held in this block – Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Mathematics classes are also held here.

Music Suite – MS
The Music rooms and recording studio are situated opposite Strowan House. Professional tuition is provided in singing and a wide range of instruments.

Fine Arts Block – FA
We have a very modern Fine Arts facility located just beside the Music Suite.

Gymnasiums – Gym 1 (GY), Gym 2 (GZ)
Our two Gymnasiums are used for indoor sporting activities. They also house a fitness centre, dance studio and offices for our sports staff.

Cafeteria
The cafeteria is open to all students to purchase food and drinks for morning tea and lunch. There is also an outdoor seating area for use in the warmer months.

Health Centre
The Health Centre is situated on the ground floor of MacGibbon House. We have both a College Registered Nurse and a Physiotherapist on-site.

This photo showcases some of the more commonly worn uniform combinations for Middle School.

This photo showcases some of the more commonly worn uniform combinations for Senior College.

Book a Uniform Fitting

Uniform fitting bookings are available for students new to the College.

Click here to make a booking >

We hope that all St Andrew’s College students are proud to be identified with their school and will wear their uniform correctly.

The College uniform is to be worn correctly at school and when travelling to and from College.

Students are required to:

• wear their uniform with pride;
• wear a blazer in the street – this includes moving to and from cars;
• wear shirts tucked in with the top button and tie done up;
• wear blouses with the top button and tie done up;
• wear uniform items which fit appropriately and are not too long or too short;
• wear approved uniform at Physical Education and sports practices;
• wear clean and polished black leather shoes in a conservative style with the laces tied or buckles done up.

When travelling with College teams or groups, non-uniform clothing may sometimes be approved, but only in special cases, such as field trips or Outdoor Education camps.

Only white t-shirts, singlets, or thermals under school shirts are permitted. Coloured, patterned or sports socks must not be worn.

Hair and Grooming
Hair must be clean, well-groomed, and in the natural range of colours and styles only. Hair must be kept clear off the face and above the eyebrows.

Male hair must not be longer than the length of the collar at the back, must fall above the eyebrow line, and should be of even length overall. It should be cut in a conservative style and not shorter than a number three comb. Sideburns must not be lower than the earlobe or wider than 2.5cm. Faces must be clean-shaven.

Long hair on females must be tied back. Hair jewellery is not acceptable. Ribbons and ties must be blue or white. Scrunchies must be black, navy blue or white.

Jewellery
Only females are able to wear one pair of studs or sleepers in the lobe of the ears. Spacer earrings are not permitted. No other rings or studs of any type may be worn by any student. Wristbands, bracelets, finger jewellery, piercings and body art which are visible while wearing the College uniform are not permitted.

Make-up and Nails Guidelines
Make-up and nail varnish is not part of the College uniform, and it is not to be worn at any time with school uniform or sports uniform.

Exemptions
Exemptions to uniform or grooming based on a student’s cultural or religious identity may be approved by application to the Head of Secondary School or College Chaplain.

Breaches
Consistent uniform or grooming breaches will be communicated to the Deans, who will work with the student and the family.

A final decision on what constitutes good grooming will be made by the Head of Middle School or Head of Senior College in consultation with the Head of Secondary School and the year level Deans.

Uniform items

Middle School Uniform Years 9–11 >

Senior College Uniform Years 12–13 >

Attend or watch on the big screen in the main common room at St Andrew's

• All Blacks and International Rugby games – Orangetheory Stadium;
• Black Caps and International Cricket Games – Hagley Oval;
• Silver Ferns and International Netball Games – Christchurch Arena.

Supporting St Andrew's

• attend sporting games;
• attend cultural showcase performances;
• attend productions;
• attend musicals/plays at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Weekend Activities

• farmers markets;
• eateries in Christchurch city – Little High, Riverside Market;
• BBQ on campus;
• movie nights;
• Hororata Highland Games;
• Godley Heads walk;
• bumber ball game;
• Top Town;
• International Dinner (every term);
• Boarders’ Valentine’s Dinner;
• Independence Day Boarders’ Dinner;
• swimming at Jellie Park;
• Mud Run;
• ski trip;
• surfing;
• Orana Park;
• Willowbank;
• International Antarctic Centre.

Please note:
Activities/events are subject to change due to numbers and weather. Boarders will support other sports if interest is shown. All students are encouraged to participate in activities if they are in-house for the weekend.

In an Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) phone 111

In an Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) phone 111.Christchurch is recovering well following the 2011 earthquake, and is fast becoming New Zealand’s most modern, earthquake-resilient city. 

All our buildings at St Andrew’s College are strengthened and safe, and we have well-proven procedures and systems in place in the event of an earthquake. We have also added several new state-of-the-art buildings to our campus since the earthquakes, including the boarding houses, Gym 2, the Centennial Chapel, and The Green Library and Innovation Centre.

Christchurch is a safe city, but you must still be careful: 

• do not carry large amounts of cash; 
• keep your money in the bank; 
• do not carry your passport – leave it in your house in a safe place;
• do not walk alone at night;carry your ID card with you all the time.

What does it mean when a ‘State of Emergency’ has been declared?

Christchurch has had a ‘State of Emergency’ declared when we have had earthquakes, bad flooding and bush fires.

Declaring a State of Emergency is a critical part of New Zealand’s response arrangements during a situation of national danger or a disaster, like an earthquake or weather event.

What to do in an emergency at St Andrew’s College

If we have an emergency while you are at the College, alarm bells will sound throughout the building, and you will be
told through the intercoms to evacuate the building.

Move to the Stage 1 designated evacuation area (rugby field) and remain there until directed by safety wardens to return to classrooms or move and assemble in year and tutor groups at the Stage 2 evacuation area (football field). Take the safest route clear of buildings, trees and power lines.

Gather in year groups and tutor groups.

The tutor will take a roll and return this to the year group Dean.

In each of your classrooms you will see the campus map marked with the designated areas.