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Dear Parents and Caregivers
Last weekend was an exceptional one for St Andrew’s College across our wide range of co-curricular activities. That momentum has continued this week, with many of our premier sports teams competing for places in their respective regional finals.
At the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, our St Andrew’s College Pipe Band placed third in the U18 Juvenile grade. This impressive result came against 46 bands from around the world and continues the College’s remarkable run of top three finishes across its past three visits to the Championships. It was a real privilege to be there and see our dedicated and hardworking students deliver such an outstanding performance. Pipe Band Director Richard Hawke, our tutors, staff, parents, and supporters were delighted and immensely proud of the result.
Meanwhile, back in New Zealand, our Boys’ 1st XV team delivered a thoroughly professional performance last Saturday to defeat Christchurch Boys’ High School 33–17 and claim the 2026 Miles Toyota Premiership title. Full credit and thanks go to Head Coach Willi Heinz, his assistant coaches, and the team’s managers for the outstanding development and growth they have fostered throughout the season. We now look forward to tomorrow morning’s South Island final against Southland Boys’ High School, with the winner qualifying for the New Zealand Top Four national competition.
Livestream 1st XV game starting at 11.30am>
On Monday, we welcomed our new Head of Senior School, Julia Shannon, with a special Mihi Whakatau attended by Year 13 students. We look forward to formally welcoming Julia and her whānau to the wider College community at the beginning of next year.
It has also been a week of competition for the mind, with students taking part in Cantamath and the Canterbury Interschool Individual Chess Championships. At Wolfbrook Arena, our Year 8 Cantamath team and StAC 1 Year 10 team both earned Golden Tickets by correctly answering all 20 questions within the strict 30-minute time limit, with the Year 10 team winning their competition. Then yesterday, Aleksey Koulanov (Year 12), Alex Manson, and Luke Manson (both Year 13) were named the top three senior chess students in Canterbury.
It has also been a vibrant week for the arts, with Cultural Week, our inaugural House Singing Competition, the annual Film Fest, and significant Ballet Academy examination results showcasing the creativity and talent of our students.
It has been an important week for several of our other premier sports teams as their winter competitions reach the final stages. In Wednesday’s SuperNet final, our Girls’ Senior A netball team narrowly lost 34–36 to St Margaret’s after a closely contested match. This ended a significant season for the team, which also earned promotion to the Premier 1 competition.
Our Senior A Girls’ basketball team qualified for the Whelan Trophy final last week, and on Wednesday evening, our Senior A Boys’ team joined them by defeating Christ’s College in another extremely close game to reach the Thomson Trophy final. These results reflect the work of our basketball coaches and managers, with Teacher in Charge, Ben Eves, overseeing the wider programme. The strength of any successful team lies in its people, and we wish both teams well for their finals next week.
Tonight, our Girls’ 1st XI hockey team will play St Margaret’s College in the Connetics Secondary School Premier final at Ngā Puna Wai, while the Boys’ 1st XI will face St Bede’s College in their playoff for third and fourth. We wish both teams all the very best as they look to finish their seasons strongly.
Our Pipe Band began its journey home earlier this week, and I have since visited several leading Scottish schools with which St Andrew’s has strong and longstanding relationships. Visiting other independent schools provides valuable professional learning, allowing us to see their strengths and practices firsthand. It is also an important opportunity to strengthen relationships and share ideas and experiences that can support the continued development of our College.
Ngā mihi nui
Mark Wilson
Rector
Year 11 NCEA Physical Education students have been exploring how movement is influenced in Aotearoa New Zealand through a basketball unit linked to their current Achievement Standard. Through a range of practical activities, students investigated the biophysical and sociocultural factors that influence participation and performance in sport.
A highlight was wheelchair basketball, which encouraged students to consider inclusion, ethics, accessibility, and different sporting experiences. Students also participated in 3x3 basketball tournaments and modified game scenarios involving injuries, unequal team numbers, and scoring advantages. These experiences brought the S.P.E.E.E.C.H. factors to life, helping students understand how sociocultural influences can shape opportunities, participation, and success in sport.
Year 13 Physical Education students are working towards Achievement Standard 3.1, exploring how physical activity can support lifelong well-being. As part of the unit, students have reflected on their own physical activity journeys and investigated the factors that influence participation at different stages of life.
To broaden their experiences, students have tried activities including disc golf and pickleball. During a visit to Club Pickle, they learned the rules and techniques of pickleball, applied their new skills in games, and observed how the sport can be enjoyed by people of different ages and abilities. These experiences are encouraging students to consider the forms of physical activity they may continue beyond their school years.
A cross-school Art and English collaboration is currently on display in The Green Library and Innovation Centre. The project began with imaginative monster drawings created by Year 3 Art students, which Year 10 Art students then transformed into ceramic sculptures. Through close observation, problem-solving, and craftsmanship, each sculpture captures the character of the original design while demonstrating the Year 10 students’ developing technical and creative skills.
The project then extended into English, with Year 10 students visiting the Preparatory School to interview the young artists about their monsters’ personalities, habits, adventures, and unique characteristics. These conversations inspired an original poem or short story to accompany each sculpture. Supported by Preparatory School Art Specialist Kathryn Meyers, Head of Art Mallory Swadel, and English teacher Donna Jones, the project will come full circle in Week 7 when the completed sculptures and stories are presented to their Year 3 creators.
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Year 7 students have been exploring the musical elements of beat, rhythm, and dynamics through practical music-making and ensemble performance. As they learn to perform together, students are developing an understanding that ensemble playing requires careful listening, collaboration, and a shared sense of musical direction.
Students in Class 7S have also taken on the role of conductor, learning how musicians communicate and lead without words. These experiences have supported confidence, engagement, and accomplishment while helping students recognise the meaning that can come from collaboration, shared purpose, and creating music as an ensemble.
Year 6 students began their Inquiry learning this term by exploring the Commonwealth Games. Through research and discussion, they learned about the countries that make up the Commonwealth and examined New Zealand’s involvement and achievements throughout the history of the Games. Working in pairs, students investigated different Games and contributed posters to a collaborative timeline extending along the classroom hallway.
This learning has provided a natural transition into the next Inquiry topic, World History and Geography. Students will work in small groups to research a chosen continent, exploring its geography, cultures, and historical significance. Later in the term, they will complete a related passion project, with possible outcomes including landmark models, pop-up artworks, LEGO builds, short films, and cultural dances or games.
Year 3 and 4 students welcomed author Jenny McGlone and illustrator Amanda Fookes, who shared insights into the creation of their new book, Jimmy Whiskers and the Great Parrot Rescue. Students learned about the journey from writing and illustrating a story through to publication. Amanda demonstrated how to draw Gary the Gorilla using a blocking technique, while Jenny read a chapter from the book.
The visit concluded with a question-and-answer session, providing students with an opportunity to learn directly from two publishing professionals. The experience supported the Year 3 narrative writing unit by deepening students’ understanding of character development, setting, plot structure, illustration, and the wider creative process.
Flickr>The St Andrew’s College Pipe Band concluded its Scotland tour with an exceptional performance at the World Pipe Band Championships, held at Glasgow Green on Friday 14 August. Competing in the Juvenile Grade, the highest of the three juvenile sections, the band placed third overall and was the highest-placed international band across the juvenile grades. Seven bands competed in the Juvenile Grade, with 46 bands taking part across the Juvenile, Novice Juvenile A, and Novice Juvenile B sections.
The drum corps placed second in the Juvenile Grade drumming competition, contributing to the band’s overall podium finish. The championship performance was a traditional March, Strathspey, and Reel comprising John McColl’s March to Kilbowie Cottage, Maggie Cameron, and The Brown Haired Maid. The result provided a fitting conclusion to the tour and reflected the preparation and commitment of the students, tutors, staff, families, and supporters involved.
Sam Foote (Year 13) and Finlay Trewinnard (Year 11) also competed in solo piping at the Crieff Highland Games on Sunday 16 August. Sam placed third in the Senior Piping March, Strathspey, and Reel, while Finlay placed third in the Junior Piping March, Strathspey, and Reel, and fifth in the Jig.
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Rosa Redfern (Year 10) has been selected for the New Zealand U16 Girls’ football team, which will compete at the 2026 OFC U16 Women’s Championship in the Solomon Islands in September.
Andre Hall (Year 10) has been selected to represent Canterbury at the New Zealand Gymnastic Nationals during the upcoming term break.
ChlöeAnn Botha (Year 8) has been selected for the 2026 Canterbury Step 6 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics team, which will compete at the national championships in September.
Hannah Papali'i Taimalelagi Malietoa (Year 13) was recently recognised for her selection in the Canterbury U18 Black representative team. Hannah was also selected for the Canterbury Rugby Female Performance Squad, an outstanding achievement that was inadvertently omitted from last week’s newsletter.
Ballet Academy dancers completed their NZAMD Ballet Diploma Award examinations last week, with a significant number receiving Distinction, the highest available grade, and a Scholarship Nomination. This nomination recognises students performing at a high level within the New Zealand ballet community and provides the opportunity to compete at the National Scholarship Awards in Wellington later this year.
The following students achieved an NZAMD Ballet Diploma Award with Distinction and received a Scholarship Nomination: Emma Voriskova (Year 9), Sophie Orman (Year 10), Frederick Paterson, Athena Preuss, Siara van Nobelen, and Kalisa Zhang (all Year 11).
Neve Aitken and Lucia Marshall (both Year 13) completed the Solo Performance Diploma, the highest NZAMD ballet examination. This required each dancer to perform three solos on stage for assessment by an external examiner. Neve also received a Scholarship Nomination.
Aleksey Koulanov (Year 12), Alex Manson, and Luke Manson (both Year 13) finished as the top three senior players at the Canterbury Interschool Individual Chess Tournament, held yesterday at Avonhead School.
Aleksey won the Year 13 competition despite being in Year 12, making him Canterbury’s leading Senior chess student. Alex was the highest-placed Year 13 student, finishing immediately ahead of Luke.
Flickr>Three Year 9 teams and three Year 10 teams represented St Andrew’s College at the annual Cantamath Competition at Wolfbrook Arena on Wednesday. Teams were challenged to answer 20 mathematical questions within 30 minutes, with those completing the full set earning a Golden Ticket.
In the Year 9 competition, StAC 2 answered its first five questions in under three minutes and established an early lead alongside Burnside High School. A challenging Question 10 slowed several leading teams before Middleton Grange School moved ahead to claim the title. All three St Andrew’s teams recorded strong scores across the competition.
In the Year 10 event, StAC 1 built on its record-breaking Year 9 victory from 2025. The team answered 13 questions within seven minutes before encountering a particularly difficult problem but maintained its composure and completed all 20 questions with 10 minutes remaining. StAC 1 earned a Golden Ticket and won the Year 10 Cantamath title, with only two other teams completing the full set within the time limit.
Year 7 and 8 teams competed in the annual Cantamath Competition on Wednesday, which has now been held for 50 years. Teams of four worked against the clock to solve 20 challenging mathematical problems.
The Year 7 team of Jack Bailey, Nathan Zeng, Eileen Li, and Joshua Spencer achieved 65 points from a possible 100. The Year 8 team of Tianyu (George) Feng, Mia Zhang, Vitek Mencl, and Seth Clenshaw completed all 20 questions within the 30-minute limit to earn a Golden Ticket. The team finished fourth from 82 Canterbury teams.
The annual StAC Film Fest celebrated student filmmaking through a programme of original short films featuring a range of performances, scripts, cinematography, and creative concepts.
Kangwoo Moon (Year 10) received Best Junior Film for the mind-bending The Silence After Endgame. Rory Miller (Year 11) won the inaugural Audience Favourite Award for the action-driven Helldiver vs Predator. Luna Robinson and Philippa Taylor (both Year 12) received Best Film for their poetic and affecting production, I Hate Myself and the Blackbird’s Feathers.
Sofiya Vernihor-Hay and Scarlett Ryan (both Year 13) hosted the evening, with the Year 13 Media class supporting the event behind the scenes.
Flickr>Four Year 12 writers received Editor’s Choice awards in the Open Junior category of the New Zealand Poetry Society (NZPS) International Competition: Ruolin (Lauren) Li, with I am Lauren; Genevieve Wallis, with I was told to write a poem about identity; Heidi Smith, with It’s 3am; and Hanxi (Cicy) Chen, with Physics of Falling Bubbles.
Haiku by Alyssa Huang (Year 12), titled late night, and Jasmine Selles (Year 11), titled beside the highway, were selected for inclusion by the editor. The work will be published in the New Zealand Poetry Society Anthology 2026 alongside the haiku winners recognised earlier in the term. The anthology will be launched at the end of November.
Andre Hall (Year 10) won the All-Around competition at the Gymnastics Central Championships in Wellington. Following fractures to his foot in two places in April, Andre also used his recovery period to qualify as a gymnastics judge.
ChlöeAnn Botha (Year 8) competed at the Canterbury Intermediate and Senior Gymnastics Championships, where she was named Canterbury Step 6 All-Around Champion. On day one, she placed first on Uneven Bars and second on Floor. In the apparatus finals on day two, she placed second on Uneven Bars and third on Vault.
The 2026 StAC Ag Show attracted nearly 300 entries, with students creating a wide range of artworks, models, and food items inspired by agriculture. Entries included a cardboard helicopter with a working rotor, sheep-shaped cupcakes, and a knight’s helmet featuring farm animals.
Preparatory School classes visited the exhibition to view the entries and take part in the wider event. A petting zoo featuring alpacas, a Shetland pony, and a range of smaller animals provided another opportunity for students to engage with animals and agricultural learning. The Agriculture Committee acknowledges the families who helped students access materials and bring their projects to life.
Flickr>Over the past four weeks, Year 12 Agribusiness students have developed businesses centred on primary-production food products. Students marketed and sold their products through pre-orders and at a lunchtime market in the Quad, applying creative approaches to product development, packaging, labelling, and promotion.
The project allowed students to put their learning into practice through cashflow management, analysis of consumer preferences, and the development of products that responded to customer demand. The market provided an authentic setting in which to test their ideas and gain experience in running a small business.
RUGBY
The Girls’ 1st XV had a bye this week.
The Boys’ 1st XV travelled to Christchurch Boys’ High School for the 2026 Miles Toyota Premiership Final, facing the defending champions in front of a crowd of around 5,000. Before the match, former professional rugby player Chris King (OC 1999) presented the team with their jerseys. St Andrew’s opened the scoring through a penalty from Jett Timbrell (Year 13), before Boys’ High responded with an unconverted try. Lachlan Mitchell (Year 13) then crossed in the left corner, giving St Andrew’s a 10–5 lead after 15 minutes.
Oliver Kirk (Year 12) added another try as St Andrew’s maintained its physical intensity and defended strongly near the goal line. A further penalty from Jett Timbrell extended the lead to 18–5 at half-time. Boys’ High scored early in the second half, but St Andrew’s remained composed. Tries from Macully Greer (Year 12) and Caleb Collins-Polata (Year 13) created further separation before Boys’ High crossed again. A final penalty from Jett Timbrell completed a 33–17 victory, securing the Miles Toyota Premiership title for the second time in the College’s history.
The team is now the holder of the Trustbank Cup and will face Southland Boys’ High School in the South Island Final tomorrow at 11.30am on St Andrew’s 1. The match will be the final home appearance for the team’s Year 13 players, with the winner progressing to the New Zealand Top Four competition.
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The Senior Boys’ basketball team hosted Christ’s College in the Thomson Trophy semi-final on Wednesday. Before the game, Ian Balt, Thomas McIntosh, Cooper Wilkins, and Roma Tuimaunei (all Year 13) were recognised for their contributions to the College basketball programme.
The match remained extremely close throughout, with the teams tied at the end of regulation time. St Andrew’s held its composure in overtime to secure a two-point victory and progress to next week’s Thomson Trophy final.
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FOOTBALL
The Girls’ 1st XI finished at the top of their Plate pool before progressing to the Plate Championship match. The team maintained its consistent form to win the final and secure the Plate title, reflecting the strong teamwork and commitment shown throughout the competition.
The Boys’ 1st XI earned a 1–0 win over Rolleston College in their Plate semi-final. In a closely contested match, St Andrew’s maintained its defensive discipline and protected the narrow lead to progress to the Plate Final.
HOCKEY
The Girls’ 1st XI faced Christchurch Girls’ High School in a closely contested semi-final. After a tentative opening from both teams, St Andrew’s took a 1–0 lead before half-time. Christchurch Girls’ applied sustained pressure throughout the third quarter and equalised, but St Andrew’s defended with resilience to prevent further scoring.
St Andrew’s regained the lead late in the fourth quarter before adding a third goal on full time to secure a 3–1 victory. The team will now face St Margaret’s College in the Connetics Secondary School Premier final tonight.
The Boys’ 1st XI faced Christ’s College in the SSP semi-final, with both teams creating opportunities during an evenly contested opening. St Andrew’s began to take control as the first half progressed, scoring twice to establish a 2–0 lead at half-time.
Christ’s College increased the pressure after the break and reduced the deficit to 2–1 before finding an equaliser in the final five minutes. With neither side able to score again, the match progressed to a shootout. Goalkeeper Mason Connelly (Year 12) made several important saves under pressure, but Christ’s College prevailed 3–1 in the shootout. St Andrew’s will now face St Bede’s College in the SSP third-place playoff.
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Premier 1 Competition – The Senior A team faced Kererū B in Monday evening’s Premier 1 playoff. The opening quarter was closely contested, with the teams trading goals before Kererū established a lead during the second quarter.
St Andrew’s responded strongly after half-time, winning the third quarter and reducing the margin to four goals at one stage. Kererū regained control to finish with a 54–43 victory. Zara Kleindyk and Rosie Gaffaney (both Year 12) were named joint MVPs.
SuperNet – The Senior A team faced St Margaret’s College in Wednesday’s SuperNet final. St Andrew’s held a narrow advantage for much of the match, moving the ball effectively through the court and connecting consistently with Goal Shoot Emelia Ainley (Year 12). The defensive unit applied sustained pressure, although turnover opportunities were difficult to secure.
The teams continued goal for goal into the final quarter, with St Andrew’s holding the lead before St Margaret’s shifted the momentum in the closing stages. St Andrew’s was narrowly defeated 36–34, concluding a significant SuperNet campaign. Carley McNee (Year 13) was named MVP.
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Fifteen students competed in Round 5 of the Canterbury Secondary Schools Trapshooting Competition at the Mead Te Pirita Gun Club on Sunday. Despite cold and wet conditions, St Andrew’s shooters achieved the following results:
Incoming Head of Senior School Julia Shannon was welcomed to St Andrew’s College on Monday with a special mihi whakatau attended by members of the Year 13 cohort. The occasion began with the traditional flag-raising ceremony led by the Heads of College before moving to the Centennial Chapel for the formal welcome.
Teacher in Charge of Te Reo Māori, Wiremu Pickering, delivered the opening mihi, followed by Principal of Secondary School Evert van Florenstein, who welcomed Julia on behalf of the College community. Year 13 students performed He Hōnore, and Julia responded by expressing her gratitude for the welcome and enthusiasm about returning to Christchurch to join St Andrew’s. Julia comes to the College from Southland Boys’ High School, where she has served as Deputy Principal. We look forward to formally welcoming Julia and her whānau to the wider College community at the beginning of next year.
fLICKR>Cultural Week began with hot chocolates for students, followed by a range of lunchtime activities organised by Cultural Captains Scarlett Ryan and Alice Howard (both Year 13). The programme provided opportunities for students to experience different forms of cultural expression, become involved in College activities, and try something new.
The week concluded with the Cultural Assembly, featuring performances from the Senior Soul Band, Chamber Orchestra, and rock band Pretty When It Burns. Scarlett and Alice encouraged students to continue making their own kind of music and to find places where they feel a sense of belonging, both within the College and beyond. The assembly reflected the creativity and range of talent across the College’s cultural programmes.
Thank you to Scarlett, Alice, the Cultural Council, and supporting staff, for their outstanding planning, preparation and enthusiasm; their hard work helped make Cultural Week such a memorable and successful celebration for everyone.
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The inaugural House Singing Competition was held on Monday afternoon following several weeks of preparation. Each House selected a song and developed its own singing, choreography, and dance routines for the competition.
The event began with House chants in the Quad before the singing performances were judged by incoming Head of Senior School Julia Shannon and Music teacher Thomas Woodfield. Rutherford House placed first with a polished performance that included cameo appearances from House teachers. Thompson finished a close second, followed by MacGibbon in third and Erwin in fourth. The competition brought together House spirit, creativity, collaboration, and performance, establishing a strong foundation for a new event on the House calendar.
fLICKR>Pipe Band – Rachel Holyoake (OC 2022), Harry Justice (OC 2024), and Tim Justice (OC 2020), performing as members of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Vancouver, were crowned Grade 1 World Champions at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Basketball – Sisters Charlotte Whittaker (OC 2018) and Lauren Whittaker (OC 2023) are representing New Zealand with the Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico.
Rugby – Charlie Sullivan (OC 2024) and Fynn Harris (OC 2025) have been selected for the Canterbury U19 representative rugby squad, Macklan Robertson (OC 2024) for the Canterbury U20 squad, and Brad Thorn (OC 2023) for the Waitaha Māori Colts.
Music – Patrick Moran (OC 2018) has been selected as the drummer for the American National Broadway Tour of Dirty Dancing, joining the touring production as it performs across the United States.
Football – Amber de Wit and Scarlett Gray (both OC 2025) have been selected for the New Zealand U20 Women’s World Cup football squad. The team will compete at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland this September.
Good luck to all students who are representing the College over the weekend in sports and cultural activities, including:
For a full list of upcoming school events, please refer to the fixtures page on StACNet.
Normal is overrated.
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and delightfully chaotic. Step into the world of The Addams Family Musical: School Edition, where the iconic characters we know and love meet a fresh, contemporary edge that today’s audiences can’t get enough of. With a nod to the classic Addams charm and the darker tone popularised by Wednesday, this musical is a wickedly funny celebration of the strange and unusual. When Wednesday Addams falls for a perfectly “normal” boy, both families are thrown into a night of secrets, surprises, and unexpected revelations. With ancestors caught between life and death watching on, nothing unfolds quite as planned. Featuring Year 9 and 10 performers, this production is filled with humour, heart, and a deliciously dark twist, promising an entertaining evening for the whole family.
When: Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October (four performances)
Times: 7.00pm–9.30pm
Where: Gough Family Theatre, Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre, St Andrew's College
Tickets*: Adults $35.00 | Students $17.50 (school-aged children only; ID may be requested on entry)
*A small levy is included in the ticket price, contributing to the build cost of Ngā Toi – Performing Arts Centre.
The annual Course Selection Expo will be held in Gym 1 next Friday, providing students and parents or caregivers with an opportunity to speak informally with staff representing the different subject areas. These conversations can provide valuable guidance as students consider their courses and pathways for 2027.
When: Friday 28 August
Time: 3.40pm–5.00pm
Where: Gym 1
Who: Students in Year 10–12, together with their parents or caregivers
Students will receive access to the online course selection form via email on Monday 31 August. Confirmed 2027 course selections must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 11 September. Students returning to St Andrew’s College in 2027 will also make their co-curricular selections as part of this process.
The St Andrew’s College annual Dance Revue returns for 2026 with The Greatest Show, a spectacular celebration of dance featuring Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Highland and Ballet styles. Showcasing the talents of the St Andrew’s College Dance programme, Ballet Academy and NCEA Dance students, this vibrant production celebrates creative movement, artistry and performance. Inspired by the excitement and magic of live entertainment, The Greatest Show promises an unforgettable evening of dance at St Andrew’s College.
When: Sunday 30 August, 3.00pm–4.30pm and 7.00pm–8.30pm (two shows)
Where: Gough Family Theatre – Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: $20.00 (including $5.00 levy)
Grandparents' Day is a cherished St Andrew's College tradition, celebrating the special role grandparents play in the lives of our students. This year, we are delighted to welcome grandparents from both the Preparatory and Secondary Schools to join us for a morning of entertainment, connection and lasting memories.
Registration is essential and all grandparents attending must be registered by parents/caregivers, to ensure students can be released from class to meet them. Registrations close at 12.00pm on Tuesday 20 October.
Complete the Grandparents' Day Registration Form >Become a homestay family with St Andrew's College and open your home to a rewarding global experience. Hosting an international student provides not only a reliable source of extra income, while enriching your family's daily life. You will gain insight into new cultures, traditions, and creating lasting bonds along the way. St Andrew's College will provide the guidance and support for you and your family to feel confident throughout the experience.
Please contact Director of International Students and Exchanges, Palē Tauti, at PTU@stac.school.nz for more information.
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The following 2026 photographs are now available to order online:
Details of how to order the photographs can be found on StACNet. Parents will need to log in using their St Andrew's College login credentials.
For photography enquiries, please contact: photography@stac.school.nz.
Order Photographs Onlibe>The St Andrew’s College has a Community Business Directory features over 100 businesses and professional services owned by families of current students. The Directory is a fantastic way to support local businesses, strengthen connections within our St Andrew’s whānau, and discover the range of services offered by fellow parents and caregivers. This year we’ll also be hosting business networking events – keep an eye out for upcoming dates and details.
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List Your Business: If you’re a current parent and would like to be included, complete the registration form at the link below, or email development@stac.school.nz to update a current listing.
If your child is unwell, please keep them at home. To report any absence (due to illness or other reason) please complete the Student Absence Form:
If you are unable to use the online form, you may report an absence by emailing the appropriate address:
If you cannot reach us via the form or email, please phone our attendance line (term time only) on +64 3 940 2031.
