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Key College Staff | Who they are
These are the key people who will ensure your time at St Andrew’s College is successful, fulfilling and memorable.
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Mr Mark Wilson Rector is another name for Principal or Head Master. |
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Mr Evert van Florenstein Head of Secondary School is another name for Second Master. |
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Mr Palē Tauti Mr Tauti is responsible for the international and exchange students at St Andrew’s. |
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Mr Matt Parr Mr Parr is in charge of the boarding houses and deals with matters concerning students in Years 9, 10 and 11. |
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Mr Tom Matthews Mr Matthews is a great listener and is here to help you fit into school life and adjust to living in a new country. |
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Mr John Ruge Mr Ruge deals with matters concerning students in Years 12 and 13. |
To optimise navigation in digital and technological spaces, students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with our Cyber Safety information to gain awareness of potential risks and corresponding risk mitigation strategies.
Please see the links below for these resources:
The 2024 Middle School and Senior College Deans are:
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Daniel O'Reilly |
Mr James Jenkinson |
Miss Liz Gormack |
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Mr Riley Gain |
Mrs Lucy Curtis |
Mrs Dayna Stirling |
Please click here access all College policies pertaining to International Learners.
Main boarding contacts when staying in the Boarding Houses
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Mr Struan George +64 27 3342 283 |
Ms Jean Wilson +64 21 307 313 |
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Miss Liz Gormack +64 27 2833 201 |
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Ms Jo Ah Kuoi +64 21 307 365 |
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Mr Ian White +64 27 4513 720 |
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Mrs Laura Hughes +64 3 940 2009
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College Office
Monday–Friday
8.00am–5.00pm
P: +64 3 940 2000
Absentee Line
If you are unwell and unable to come to school, please ensure your homestay/caregiver contacts the Absentee Line.
W: stac.nz/absences
P: +64 3 940 2031
International Department
Mr Palē Tauti
Director of International Students and Exchanges
P: +64 3 940 2086
M: +64 21 438 474
E: PTU@stac.school.nz
Student Support Services
Mr Tom Matthews
Head of Guidance
P: +64 3 940 2028
College Registered Nurse
Mrs Josie Gunning
P: +64 3 940 2040
College Website
stac.school.nz/international-students
We ensure that international students feel welcomed, comfortable, safe, and supported throughout their time at St Andrew’s College.
We ensure that international students feel welcomed, comfortable, safe, and supported throughout their time at St Andrew’s College. Students can access academic and pastoral support from a number of people on campus, including Mr Palē Tauti, who understands the challenges many young people face when they leave their homes and families to study in another country.
Below is a diagram showing the student support network at St Andrew’s.
Student well-being is our main concern and at St Andrew’s College we care that you can always access the help you need.
Contact details of staff within the support network can be found here.
Mr Palē Tauti can be phoned in an emergency at any time on +64 21 438 474.
Rationale
To promote and ensure the welfare of international students through the establishment of procedures for dealing with complaints from international students or their authorised agents/representatives.
Purpose
As a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, the school is required to have a policy to deal with complaints from international students or their authorised agents/representatives. This is to ensure that the interests, rights and responsibilities of all parties are met in dealing with complaints and grievances.
Guidelines
If you have a major problem or concern about your treatment by the College or by an agent of the College, the first thing you must do is contact Director of International Students and Exchanges, Mr Palē Tauti, or the Head of the appropriate school. If you are not satisfied, follow the hierarchy outlined in the following diagram. A major problem or concern is one that has not been resolved through the internal grievance procedures.
Here is an overview of the ‘Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students’ (the Code).
What is the Code?
The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and care that are expected of educational providers with respect to international students. The Code applies to pastoral care and provision of information only, and not to academic standards.
Who does the Code apply to?
The Code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
What is an ‘international student’?
An ‘international student’ is a foreign student studying in New Zealand on a student visa paying international fees.
How can I get a copy of the Code?
You can request a copy of the Code from your New Zealand education provider. The Code is also available online at this address – NZQA Code of Pastoral Care for international students
How do I know if an educational provider has signed the Code?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education will maintain a register of all signatories to the Code. This is available online from stac.nz/InternationalCodeSchools. If the education provider that you are seeking to enrol with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not be granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not be able to study at that institution.
What do I do if something goes wrong?
If you have concerns about your treatment by your educational provider or by an agent of the provider, contact the Director of International Students and Exchanges, or see Page 26 for more information about complaints at your institution. The Code requires all institutions to have fair and equitable internal grievance procedures for students and you need to go through these internal processes before you can take the complaint any further.
If your concerns are not resolved by the internal grievance procedures, you can contact iStudent Complaints.
A summary of the Code of Practice
The Code sets standards for educational providers to ensure that:
Full details of what is covered can be found in the Code itself. St Andrew’s College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by NZQA.
Privacy Act
The Privacy Act 2020 controls collection, storage and use of personal information.
The information you provide to us is required to enrol you and monitor your progress through the College. The New Zealand Ministry of Education may ask for statistical information and may access your records during inspections of the College.
If we want to use any information about you, we will ask your permission first. All employees of the College must keep information confidential. If you have any questions about the privacy of your personal information, please contact Privacy Officer, Dave Hart, at privacy@stac.school.nz.
Having problems with:
Other students?
Host family?
Teachers?
Other staff?
Have you met with your tutor?
If yes, see the Director of International Students and Exchanges
Mr Palē Tauti
P: +64 3 940 2086
M: +64 21 438 474
If no resolution, talk to the Head of Secondary School.
Mr Evert van Florenstein
P: +64 3 940 2013
M: +64 21 488 754
COLLEGE not helping?
Contact NZQA:
E: qadrisk@nzqa.govt.nz
P: 0800 697 296
If your complaint is about fees, contact iStudent Complaints:
W: istudent.org.nz
P: 0800 00 66 75
