Senior College Handbook

Welcome to the Senior College

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new students and their parents and caregivers, and to all those returning to the Senior College this year.

The Senior College is a unique entity within St Andrew’s College. It is a place of learning, making lifelong friendships and growing the skills and dispositions needed before young people take their place in society and the world at large. You will be presented with a wide range of experiences and opportunities. I hope that you make the most of your time here, take advantage of all that is on offer and make wise and mature choices.

Senior College Philosophy

As a modern, independent co-educational school for students from Pre-school through to Year 13, St Andrew’s College offers a learning environment which encourages students to achieve their best. We share the same values (Truth, Excellence, Faith, Creativity and Inclusivity), ethos, classrooms and teaching staff.

The Senior College philosophy is to regard students as unique young adults who are developing social responsibility within a co‑educational environment, and preparing for life after College.

We expect students to be self-disciplined, self‑motivated, self-directed and to take responsibility for their own decisions, although there is always support and guidance available.

We recognise that students have moved from dependence (Primary School years) to independence (Middle School years) to interdependence (Senior College years). We focus on making students aware that working with others and being sensitive to their opinions and beliefs is an expectation of adulthood.

Our broad curriculum develops students’ academic, sporting, cultural, spiritual, social and recreational needs and builds balanced, well‑rounded individuals. All students are encouraged to achieve to their highest potential in all pursuits. Senior College teachers encourage individual responsibility and leadership.

They provide quality feedback to students, recognise their success and guide their progress. We expect students to behave in a mature manner and to adhere to the expectations of the Senior College. With the help of their tutors and Deans, students are personally accountable for their own academic and social progress.

The Senior College has its own student centre, which includes a Common Room, Cafeteria, study areas, and lockers. Our students enjoy this recognition of their seniority. They are treated as young adults and given particular privileges and freedoms, but with these come boundaries and responsibilities.

I look forward to working with you during your final years at school and hope that you recall your days in the Senior College fondly.

 

John Ruge
Head of Senior College