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As we are a large community of students, staff and parents, it is essential that we communicate effectively with each other.
The following communications are designed to help this process:
Publications
Newsletters
If your child has a notable achievement outside of College, please make their tutor or Dean aware. If it is a sporting or cultural achievement, please also notify the Director of Sport Co-curricular Activities, Mr Mark Lane, on MLA@stac.school.nz or +64 3 940 2055.
All newsletters can be accessed on the College intranet, StACNet.
StAC App
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information from St Andrew’s College with the StAC App. Access the Community Portal, student timetables, term fixtures and calendars, notices and resources all in one location. Subscribe to notification alerts from year groups, sports teams, cultural groups and clubs.
To download the App, visit:
Apple App Store: stac.nz/App_AppleAppStore
Google Play: stac.nz/App_GooglePlay
For more details, view the instructional video: stac.nz/App_InstructionalVideo
Or download the PDF guide: stac.nz/App_PDFGuide
Social Media
The College has several social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Flickr (photos) and YouTube. Parents can access these channels from the website by clicking on the relevant icons. Photos and videos are regularly updated to these channels showcasing life at St Andrew’s.
In the Senior College there are Deans for each year group and for international students.
Deans oversee, support and resource the tutors working with students in their year group. They meet with their tutors on Thursday mornings, provide resources for the tutor meetings and help tutors with individual student issues and concerns, which have been referred by the tutor or where the seriousness of the issue demands that they get involved.
Deans meet regularly with the Head of Senior College and play an important part in the pastoral care of students.
Appointments for parents to meet any of the tutors, Deans or Head of Senior College, Mr John Ruge, may be arranged by contacting the Senior College Office on +64 3 940 2025.
Year 12 Dean
Lucy Curtis
LCU@stac.school.nz
Lucy was born in Christchurch and attended St Margaret’s College from 1992–1996. She then spent five years at the University of Otago, attaining a Bachelor of Physical Education, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching.
Lucy began her teaching career at Christchurch Boys’ High School in 2003 after managing the family jewellery business for a year. She spent 2005 travelling and teaching in Bristol, United Kingdom, before returning briefly to Christchurch Boys’ High and then re-locating to Gore High School in mid-2006. Lucy served as a Dean there for two years before moving back to Christchurch in 2009.
In 2010, Lucy joined Te Kura Tuarua o Waihora – Lincoln High School, where she followed the 2014 Year 9 cohort through to graduation as Dean, and then began the cycle again with the 2019 Year 9 cohort. Lucy moved to St Andrew’s College in July 2021.
At St Andrew’s College, Lucy is a Te Waka teacher and also teaches junior Physical Education and multiple year levels for Health. She is extremely passionate about pastoral care and enjoys being a Dean at the College. A huge fan of volleyball, Lucy has coached or managed teams for over 15 years, with national tournaments being a highlight, along with any opportunity to head up to Kura Tawhiti for camps.
Lucy has three children – Heidi, Toby, and Skye – and her partner has two teens, making for a fun but busy household. Having her children attend StAC and being able to share school life with them is something Lucy truly values. Growing up, Lucy spent a lot of time running in the hills and playing hockey. She is passionate about cooking, exercise, and general well-being, and has run the Christchurch 10km with her Year 13 class for several years. Twizel is a special place for her family.
Year 13 Dean
Dayna Stirling
DST@stac.school.nz
+64 3 564 3809
Dayna was born in Invercargill and moved to Christchurch at the age of six, attending Avonside Girls’ High School from 1995 to 1999. She then attended the University of Canterbury, where she completed her Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning.
Dayna is in her twentieth year of teaching. She previously taught Physical Education and Health at Macleans College, Auckland, for 10 years, where she became the Head of Health. She then taught at Pakuranga College for five years, taking on the roles of Head of Health and Dean. In 2020, Dayna moved from Auckland and began her teaching at St Andrew’s College as Head of Health, teaching Physical Education and Health, and also serving as a Year 10 Te Waka teacher.
Dayna has been married to her husband, Duncan, for 16 years, and they have two children, Lucas (15) and Ella (13). Growing up, Dayna was involved in a range of sports, with a particular focus on Highland dancing in her younger years. She is now a trained instructor at Les Mills, specialising in the programmes of Body Attack, Body Pump, Body Step and GRIT. Dayna is deeply passionate about well-being, believing that a healthy mind and body are the foundation for a fulfilling and balanced life.
Head of Senior College
Mr John Ruge
JRU@stac.school.nz
Senior College Office Manager
Mrs Jocelyn Simmons
seniorcollege@stac.school.nz
+64 3 940 2025
Head of Guidance
Mr Tom Matthews
TMA@stac.school.nz
Attendance Officer
attendance@stac.school.nz
+64 3 940 2031
Staff and Contact Information